Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is changing the way we think about dog adoptions. Knowing that a potential pet’s personality is more useful information than their breed, they’ve created Harry Potter-esque house assignments to categorize pups by their attitudes and helping people find just the right pooch for their lifestyle. So, if it looks like… Read more
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13 Years Elite, Find Her (Currently) In ABQ
Rachel C. with her son Thane In September, Yelp officially celebrates our 15th anniversary in communities across the country, and around the world. Here in Albuquerque, we asked a 13-year veteran of the Yelp Elite Squad, Rachel C., to reflect on her journey, which began in San Francisco. This adventure, through four cities and countless… Read more
Behind The Biz—SAME Café in Denver, CO.
Written by Yelp Denver Community Intern, Chloé Lyden Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of… Read more
Meet the Chef: Junior Merino of M Cantina
Chef Junior Merino – photo courtesy of M Cantina Two years ago, M Cantina in Dearborn opened its doors and began serving the layered, fresh flavors Chef Junior Merino remembers growing up with in Puebla, Mexico. Professionally known as The Liquid Chef, Merino blends his love of his Mexican culture with the flavors and traditions… Read more
Yelp’s March in Formation!
During the last week of March, Yelp Nashville and WeWork partnered up to celebrate Women’s History Month with an impactful and memorable event: Yelp’s March in Formation. The campaign invited women-business owners from the Nashville metro to come together, connect, and share their stories. According to a 2018 NAWBO study, 35% of small local businesses… Read more
Dallas Launches 2019 Yelp Families Community
At the beginning of 2019, the Dallas metro launched Yelp Families: a year-long campaign focused on building a more inclusive community and celebrating the best of family-friendly businesses, festivals and local happenings.
Behind the Dream: & Juice Co. in Columbus
Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of the people who, through their commitment to building… Read more
Yelp Dallas Best in Business Award: Jessy’s Salon
Summer is in full swing and so is our Best in Business spotlight series. We’re dishing the deets behind local businesses that stand out in the Dallas community, landing the title of Yelp Dallas’ Best in Business. It’s summertime and the livin’s easy – but what to do about those sun-soaked, waterlogged strands? This month… Read more
Behind The Dream: Pho Dai Loi In Atlanta
Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of the people who, through their commitment to building… Read more
Behind the Dream: Five Lessons We Can Learn From Immigrant Biz Owners
Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hard-working and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of the people who, through their commitment to building… Read more