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As Seattle begins to enter phase 2 of its reopening plan and with many billboards in the city left unoccupied, Mekanism teamed up with Lamar Advertising on a pro-bono OOH campaign to help support small businesses. To galvanize local residents to shop local and support local beloved businesses, Mekanism handpicked five minority-owned businesses to spotlight on billboards throughout Seattle. More on the businesses below. The OOH campaign will be featured on $10,000 worth of free advertising space donated by Lamar Billboards — and this is just the beginning, as Mekanism hopes to encourage more media companies to donate their services and space with this campaign.

Flowers Just 4 You: Said to be the only Black-owned florist in the Pacific Northwest, Mary Wesley has owned this shop for almost 40 years, recently having to move locations and stave off eviction thanks to support from the local community. In her late 70’s, Mary does everything herself, down to delivering the flowers! Tai Tung: Seattle’s oldest Chinese restaurant, established in 1935 and known to be Bruce Lee’s favorite, located in the International District. The city staple was also featured in “A Taste of Home,” a documentary showcasing Seattle’s oldest and best Chinese food. Cafe Campagne: Owner, Daisley Gordon started at Campagne Restaurant in 1995, Seattle’s standard-bearer of regional French cuisine. Gordon went from cook to Sous Chef, Chef and eventually Chef/Owner. In 2008, Gordon was a competitor on Iron Chef America’s fresh berries challenge. Pam’s Kitchen: Caribbean staple located in Wallingford. Pam’s was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with Fieri declaring “they’re knocking out the real deal food from Trinidad.” Surf Cleaners: Dry Cleaning, Laundry & Alteration Services over 30 years in Seattle and use only non-Toxic procedures. The art and science of handling & altering everything from everyday garments to sophisticated items.