This summer the publishers from Greet Kirkland, Greet Mill Creek, Greet West Bellevue, Greet Mercer Island, Stroll Laurelhurst/Windermere, and Stroll Madison Park gathered for a networking breakfast filled with meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and practical business insights. The group met at Mia Café, one of Kirkland's newest neighborhood gems. Since opening in 2024, Mia Café has become a favorite destination where café culture meets wine bar charm. Built on the simple idea that a Tuesday brunch and a Saturday evening glass of wine belong under the same roof, Mia offers a menu inspired by both an Italian Nonna's kitchen and the comfort of an American diner. Guests enjoyed breakfast in the warm, inviting atmosphere while learning more about the café's unique approach to bringing people together through exceptional food and hospitality.

Following breakfast, attendees were treated to an engaging presentation by Firebrand AI, a Seattle-based company dedicated to helping businesses confidently embrace artificial intelligence. President and Co-founder, David Sogn, shared practical strategies for incorporating AI into small businesses, focusing on ways owners can save time without sacrificing quality or the personal touch that makes local businesses successful. Rather than replacing people, Firebrand AI helps businesses work more efficiently by streamlining the tasks that happen behind the scenes—customer inquiries, follow-ups, estimates, analysis, marketing, and other administrative work that keeps a business running but isn't the service customers are paying for. Whether supporting a two-person startup or a 10,000-person enterprise, Firebrand meets each business where it is, providing guidance on selecting the right AI tools, hands-on training, customized AI roadmaps, or fully managed workflows designed and maintained by their team. Every solution is built with human oversight, ensuring a person reviews and approves the final result before it reaches the customer. 

As a company that has been 100% AI-focused from the beginning, Firebrand has helped organizations successfully implement countless AI-powered solutions that increase efficiency while allowing business owners to spend more time doing what they do best. The breakfast provided more than just valuable education—it was an opportunity for Greet and Stroll business partners from the Greater Seattle area to collaborate, exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore new ways to better serve their local business communities. Events like these continue to demonstrate the power of bringing together local leaders who are committed to supporting small businesses through innovation, connection, and community.

A special thank you to Mia Café for hosting this incredible event and to Firebrand AI for providing an informative and inspiring presentation that left attendees excited about the possibilities AI can bring to their businesses.

Mia Café

9714 Juanita Dr NE 

Kirkland, WA 98034 

Phone: (425) 242-0221 

For More Information on Firebrand AI, please reach out to David Sogn at David@Firebrand.ai or visit their website: Firebrand.AI