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BEHIND THE SCENES: EXPORTING PRODUCTS FROM SYRIA
BEHIND THE SCENES: EXPORTING PRODUCTS FROM SYRIA

Our team works many hours to bring you high end quality products, but have you ever thought about what these products have been through to finally arrive at your home? Have you ever thought about the challenges of working with a country that is economically sanctioned by the United States? Or the nitty gritty complexity of logistics from Syria to Los Angeles?

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Hermosa Beach’s Prized One-Stop Shop
Hermosa Beach’s Prized One-Stop Shop

ust off the shores of sunny Hermosa Beach, our headquarters, sits a charming and lively small business popular among local residents. The Green Store, run by Syrian Lana Istwani, is one of the city’s most prized spots and one of the first certified Green businesses in Hermosa Beach. As a supporter of small and artisan businesses, Lana works with vendors to bring their amazing products to customers in the area.

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How we met; Our journey in building a social impact business
How we met; Our journey in building a social impact business

Listening to Guy Raz’s “How I built this”, I am always intrigued by how co-founders meet. My Mint+Laurel cofounders came together with a gentle nudge from the universe and the laws of attraction.

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