A year into the pandemic, perhaps no business sector has been more gravely affected than the hospitality industry – from restaurants and bars to hotels and inns. Without commitment, determination and a huge dose of creativity, it’s been nearly impossible for these businesses to stay viable and vibrant. 

Joe Fugere, founder of Seattle’s Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, has worked hard to keep Puget Sound diners fed for nearly two decades, but like so many others, the pandemic shook his business to the core. “Seattle was the first US city to be affected by COVID-19,” said Fugere.