Seattle Seahawks Hawks Huddle
Hawks Huddle
In Seattle, we're all teammates. That's why the Seahawks have committed to strengthening small businesses through our new program, Hawks Huddle. As a part of the Hawks Huddle, small businesses will work together with the Seahawks to amplify their advertising and have their message reach 12s like you. Check out our 2024 partners below to start supporting!
Business of the Week
Standing on Top Barbershop
Established in 1994, Standing On Top began with a vision that no matter what life may bring your way, when you look good you feel good, and with the right haircut and style, you can always be standing on top! We foster an environment dedicated to success, positive energy, and family values. You will know you've achieved your personalized image of success when it is realized and reflected in the mirror once your style is complete. It feels good to be standing on top!
Mike's Barbershop is connected heavily to the local community. They partnering with schools, YMCA, youth groups, and different barbershops in the area, offering internships for young barbers.
Owner Mike Daniels is excited about this opportunity to partner with the Seahawks, as it will seek to grow his shop's notoriety to reach the team's following! On this, Mike said, "Having served the coaches and players at our shop, I have grown appreciation for their work and commitment and appreciate their careers" tying into his appreciation for the organization.
Hawks Huddle Businesses
Baynes + Baker
Baynes and Baker creates completely custom suits, designed and tailored specifically to each client's unique needs. The company was founded by owner Ravi Punn in 2016 with the goal of disrupting the custom suit market- making dressing well more accessible and user-friendly. They have implemented a measurement scanning technology that allows for quick and easy style consultations worldwide instead of limiting them to their New York base. Baynes and Baker is heavily involved in the community, partnering with colleges and other small businesses to create social impact.
Bell's Cookie Co.
Bell's Cookie Co. is a gourmet cookie company that creates homemade nostalgic flavors with unique recipes and high-quality ingredients. Enjoy at their storefront, or have them delivered nationwide.
Bell's Cookie Co. was founded by owners Brooke and Tomas Perez who started with a vision to bring people joy during tough times of covid- something cookies certainly help accomplish! Each cookie has a different story and personality, but all are baked with the inspiration of bringing back happy memories. Bell's Cookie Co. includes the community in activities at the shop while providing outreach and support for various organizations to continue bringing people together.
"I am from Seattle - the Seahawks have always been around and a part of its community and culture," said owner Brooke Perez. "To be able to partner with them is an honor for the company. The Seahawks bring people joy which goes hand-in-hand with our cookies."
Blessed and Thankful
Blessed & Thankful 365 is a local family owned candle and apparel company that embodies a gratitude mindset. They offer a variety of amazing products meant to serve as a daily reminder that Life is a Blessing and your unique journey is something to be Thankful for.All of their Candles are made from hand poured Soy Wax right here in Seattle. They also offer a variety of flameless options for homes, businesses or vehicles such as Room and Linen Spray, Reed Diffusers, Wax Melts and Car Air fresheners. This allows you to layer your favorite scent throughout your home without the risk of open flame. Their apparel is high quality and offered in a variety of colors featuring our Signature Blessed & Thankful logo as well as monogram B&T option.
Their owners Marlon & Vickie Turner are excited about this opportunity to partner with the Seahawks to grow his customer base and align with a world-class brand!
C. Davis Texas BBQ
Founded by owner Charles Davis, C. Davis Texas BBQ came about through a dare by one of Charles' friends who challenged him to buy a smoker. He started selling cooked meats to his local community, which became a popular food choice. Charles' inspiration stems from growing up underprivileged and learning how to smoke meat with his grandma in the backyard. Now, Charles makes it his mission to feed the underprivileged himself. He feeds roughly 500 people twice a month, and feeds about 1,000 people each Thanksgiving and Christmas. When asked what the opportunity to partner with the Seahawks means to him, Charles replied:Â
"This is huge, a bucket list for me - more exposure, business growth, the ability to help give back more, just to be in this atmosphere and to be mentioned along with the seahawks, it's phenomenal… the fan support is great!" Charles said.
Dingfelder's Delicatessen
Dingfelder's Delicatessen and Bakery Seattle is where "It's all about the meat." Offering mouthwatering Pastrami, Corned Beef, Brisket, Salami, Turkey, Smoked Fish, Hot Bagels, Matzo Ball Soup, Latkes, Knishes, Fresh Baked Rye Breads and Rolls, and even their famous "Better than NY, NY Cheesecake."
Dingfelder's Delicatessen was founded by owner Vance Dingfelder who saw a perfect opportunity to bring a NY Deli to Seattle. At his local temple, Vance used to host deli comedy showcase nights. Every year, more and more people attended and urged him to open his own delicatessen. A dear friend battling breast cancer further supported Vance. Before she passed, she encouraged him to open the deli, and even with his refusal, open it in his own last name. "To be able to feed people is a blessing. And that's what we do, we feed anyone," Vance said. Vance makes it a mission to support those in need. "The goal is to bring them to a place that they remember when they were younger. It's a place of comfort."
"The opportunity to partner with the Seahawks, it's a dream come true," Vance said. "I have been a season ticket holder since 1998-99… I feel that the Seahawks organization is as good as it can get in the NFL …. And I want to be a part of that."
Jed's Big Slice
Jed's Big Slice excels in the food industry by providing excellent quality pizza based in the greater Pierce County area. Jed's provides reliable service, cost-competitive prices, and a friendly atmosphere!
Jed's Big Slice was founded by owner Alex Davis with the vision of giving back to his community. The pizza truck makes their pizza with authentic pizza dough - and serves, to say the least, huge slices! Jed's proudly serves the east side of Tacoma, which is one of the city's most diverse and underserved areas. Alex wants to present an example of success to his community through his entrepreneurship, and illustrate that when you put your mind to it, no idea is too big. Jed's gives back to the community through many facets including job training, mentorship, and sponsoring events such as The Sickle Cell Walk in Seattle and Kid's Achievement Program.
Jed's mission is to feed and help struggling families while encouraging them through a difficult time. Alex believes their partnership with the Seahawks can help them "win" through their connection to the Seahawks fan base, giving them opportunity to spread awareness and create a "different world" for their company.
Fit Family Agency
After spending 20 years at the Boeing Company as an IT Professional, owner Flex Velasco transitioned to Corporate Finance and acquired 3 Insurance and Financial Services Agencies. Fit Family Agency provides Home, Auto, Commercial, and Life Insurance as well Savings & Retirement Strategies for over 3,000 Families across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona and Oklahoma.
Flex is also the owner of two other businesses- Anytime Fitness Lynnwood, which is a Health Transformation Center focused on helping communities achieve and sustain health, and of Waves Lifestyle, which provides performance supplements and athleisure clothing. Stay tuned as Anytime Fitness Lynnwood and Waves Lifestyle will be launching a Fitness Transformation Challenge mid-Fall and new years 2025.
In terms of the local community, Flex wants to give back, educating people across all his services. The goal of this partnership is to reach the Seahawks fanbase and help fans across all these capacities!
PCF Group
People Come First Construction Group is a residential outdoor living construction company, locally and family-owned since 2009. Awarded National Remodeler of the Year by the NAHB, we proudly serve all of the Puget Sound areas. Our specialized subsidiaries, MasterDecks, Timberline Patio Covers, ResCom Railing, Undercover Systems PNW, ProAdmin Services, and Rock Electric are comprised of award-winning designers, project managers, and craftsmen that will execute any outdoor dream living space from design to reality.
We love everything about living in the PNW, especially the people! We're more than just a construction company. We're part of the PNW community. We're committed to giving back to our local communities through volunteer work and donations. And what better way to celebrate our PNW pride by partnering with our beloved Seahawks!
Queencare
Founder/CEO Monica Matthews started Queencare with the goal of indulging in self-care practices and health. The business is heavily connected to the community as they work together with non-profits to engage with individuals cross-culturally. The goal is to lift individuals among them, provide paid internships to learn about entrepreneurship, help people start their own businesses, and ensure people get marketable skills to compete globally.
Partnering with the Seahawks, to Monica, is a great opportunity for exposure and to continue to promote the message of self-care which is something we all can benefit from. The partnership will help to "elevate our brand more, allowing us to reach more of our target market in a big way," said CEO Monica Matthews.
Risen Devices
Mallory Delabar founded Risen Devices after discovering that standard medical bracelets didn't meet the unique needs of her two children, who were diagnosed with rare genetic diseases. Determined to provide a better solution and leveraging her over a decade of experience working in tech and healthcare, she developed a digital medical alert bracelet that ensures vital medical information is always accessible and tailored to each individual's needs. By creating Risen Devices, she made sure that what worked for her family could also benefit others with similar medical challenges.
Partnering with the Seattle Seahawks represents a significant milestone for Risen Devices. As a lifelong Seahawks fan and with a founder who was born and raised in the greater Seattle area, this collaboration is deeply personal and fulfilling. It's been a long-standing dream of mine to work with a major sports team, and Hawks Huddle provides small businesses like ours with the perfect opportunity. This partnership allows us to amplify our message and reach a broader audience, showcasing how our digital medical alert bracelets can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
At Risen Devices, giving back is a core pillar of their mission. Since day one, we've been committed to supporting our community by partnering with four local and national nonprofits. We proudly donate a portion of each sale to these organizations, and our team actively participates by volunteering at events and even serving on local non-profit boards. We've also donated our medical alert bands to a variety of auctions, reinforcing our commitment to the communities we serve. As we grow, we remain dedicated to supporting and investing in the community that helps build our business.
The Breakfast Group
The Breakfast group was formed in 1976 by a group of African American men who attended public high schools in Seattle... as friends, they used to meet once a week for lunch. They decided that time meeting at lunch was time they could use to give back to their community. As next steps, the group put together a plan to provide mentoring for young African Americans to help them make decisions (difference between right vs wrong, how to prepare them for college, etc). The group has since then transitioned into where we are today.
In terms of how the group gives back to the community, some initiatives are mentoring in class, taking kids on HBCE trip tours, career fairs and driving voter registration for students. The ultimate goal is to help their students to lead a path towards success. The program started for young men, but there are several programs to engage in young ladies as well.
Their current Executive Director, Dr. James D. Carter came to Seattle in 2015. He was a former member of the Chicago PD, served 28 years in the air force, and was a former director of corporate security for Alaska Airlines; He ended up crossing paths with friends in the Breakfast Group and supporting them. Before transitioning into executive director. He mentioned his overall goal is to help provide positive choices for the students
When asked about the partnership with the Seahawks, he stated the goal is to: "To understand what being a 12 means... it took me to come to Seattle to understand what being a 12 is... I think every kid should understand that."
Tiny Tots
Established in 1969, Tiny Tots Development Center provides childcare, school age care, as well as ECEAP free and SPP sliding-scale preschool. We provide quality early childhood education and comprehensive health and family support services to historically underserved populations.
Tiny Tots was founded by Helen Hicks, who struggled day to day to find care for her children so that she could go to work. Today, it has grown to four sites and is run by her daughters, Angelia Hicks-Maxie CEO, and Jacqualine Boles, the Director of Health and Family Services.
"I have been a Seahawks fan for as long as I can remember. We always have Blue Friday at Tiny Tots. Even the tiniest babies come in their Seahawks gear." -Angelia Hicks-Maxie, CEO
UnCruise Adventures
UnCruise Adventures is a leader in responsible, small-ship expedition cruising, offering immersive all-inclusive journeys to captivating and remote destinations. With US flagged vesselscarrying just 22 to 86 guests, UnCruise brings adventure seekers award-winning itinerariescloser to nature in Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Mexico's Gulf of California, the Galápagos. Under the leadership of Captain Dan Blanchard, a PNW and Alaska resident who has spent over 40 years on the water, UnCruise Adventures prioritizes sustainability and conservation. Dan's lifelong passion for the ocean led to him being adopted into a native Alaskan Tlingit tribe, further deepening his ties to the region's culture and environment.
Zuri's Gourmet Donutz
Originally from California, owner Davis Vincent and his wife noticed donuts were out here in Seattle in abundance- speaking DJ's vision to start a donut shop. Vincent named his donut shop after his 2-year-old daughter Zur. A big initiative for Zuri's is to connect with local schools to support football teams, donations yearly, given away gift cards for the shop, drive awareness to support the community, as many local events as he can do within budget! As huge football fans, DJ is extremely honored to partner with the Seahawks. "From a business standpoint to be able to partner with such a big organization.. It's like a dream come true," he said. The partnership's goal is to spread awareness on the donuts and how much love is put into the product!