Intentionalist is an online guide to intentional spending that supports small businesses and diverse local communities. Beyond serving as a directory, Intentionalist supports community connection through business profiles based on interviews with local business owners and meet-ups that provide the opportunity to meet them and learn about the stories behind their businesses.

Data Collection

Primary Purpose of Database Method of Collection Type of Data Date Range Frequency of Collection
Marketing Curated, application or self-registration  Individual business Current use only; no historic data Rolling basis

Ownership Information

Definition of Business Ownership Woman-Owned Information Included Other Ownership Attributes Included
Not specified Yes Disability-owned, Family-owned, LGBTQ-owned, Worker-owned, Veteran-owned

Other Information

Types of Industry Included Business Category Identifier Used Other Reported Attributes Cost to Access Data
This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. Self-defined business categories Vegan No cost