What the business does: Environmentally friendly printing company creating t-shirts, signs, vinyl decals, and banners serving the region for 16 years.

Target audiences: Small businesses, private schools and those planning private events - can serve any size of business.

How has COVID-19 impacted your business? "We were considered non-essential, so not able to do business."

He is inspired by: Making people happy.

Contact: Glen Nutter, 509-991-1233, https://www.countryimpressionsprinting.com/

What the business does: Dr. David Berdan, joined the clinic two years ago, and provides upper cervical and pediatric and prenatal care for patients. He said, "Clear Chiropractic has been in business seven-to-eight years." He is the third doctor to join the team; is an employee now working to become a partner.  

Mothers and people with headaches, migraines, vertigo, people who have low back complaints- numbness, tingling. Big success story – his dad suffered chronic migraines, he passed away by taking the wrong medications to deal with it. Favorite success: person dealing with chronic migraines from high school, he saw them at age 50; migraines went away after two visits. 

How has COVID-19 impacted your business? Dr. Berdan said, "Usually we would help the community by going to events to market; there are no more events, so it is harder to market. The business has been doing well, following government restrictions; the office had been closed, but now both locations now fully open. There’s been a lot change, we have been working on personal improvement, reading more, went door-to-door giving out ergonomic advice and tips for those working from home – how to sit better; helping and promoting other businesses.  

What has he learned? He said, "I’ve made so many mistakes, I can’t even begin to list them. Quote from Benjamin Franklin, you’ll fail a million times, but you’ll find the one method that works. My first practice didn’t do so well, but it helped me to join an amazing team at Clear Chiropractic."

He is inspired by: "Age old default, every day you can learn something new and improve."

Special offer: -Free Half Hour to Health - Learn how: How to decrease your toxic intake, improve nutrition, and how chiropractic impacts our health.

-50% off their initial exam and consultation. We take most insurance too!

Contact: Dr. David Berdan D.C. | Doctor of Chiropractic

dr.berdan@clearchiro.com | www.clearchirospokane.com, p. (509) 315-8166

Clear Chiropractic South 

2503 E 27th Ave. I Spokane, WA. 99223

Clear Chiropractic North 

15325 N Newport HWY I Mead, WA. 99021

What the business does: Started in 2019, Maynard said, "We created a product for the most common emergency for diabetics with low blood sugar." Kris is a diabetic and EMT, and said, "There is only one approved drug to help with severe low blood sugar; out of pocket costs $200 with a prescription. However, most people expect that most EMTs will come with the drug in-hand to help them. We have taken what EMTs use and have put it into a necklace so that diabetics can “wear” a solution for low blood sugar. It’s almost like a medical alert necklace - $18 product, more cost effective for the diabetic. Most glucose gels are made for endurance athletes which doesn’t kick in for up to 20 minutes." He said that they have approval to use the gel from the Diabetes Association. Gel is taken orally – almost like a honey, can be rubbed on the gums; it is not a drug, considered an FDA food product.

Target audiences: "There are 40 million Americans with diabetes some as young as six months old to elderly. Only 20% of diabetics purchase glucagon – they need to have the emergency drug."

How has COVID 19 affected your business? "We didn’t have the negative effects; we wanted to get our product to the diabetic health care workers – sent out $70,000 in product for free across the U.S. Fortunately that led to a lot of media contacts, as a business it wasn’t something we were looking for; but we did get more business. For health care workers and low blood sugar being so common I wanted to ensure they were protected. Most recently we are in discussion with the local sheriff and police department; they want to equip police vehicles across Spokane and Spokane County to help those with low blood sugar. Want to stand up with law enforcement with the incredible work they are doing."

Special offer: Coupon code, “Thrivelocally” - 20% off the whole purchase – adult and kids sizes, refill devices.

Contact: Kris Maynard, kris@glucoserevival.com, https://glucoserevival.com/ 509-435-2347

He is inspired by: "People with diabetes inspire me 100% because of the struggles that people have with it. Life doesn’t have to stop because you have diabetes- either as a financial burden or with the extended illnesses that come with it."