Sequim has its staples of favorite places to eat, shop and play.

In recent years, the Sequim-Dungeness area has seen several new owners take over well-known eateries, offer needed services, and/or provide something else entirely.

The amount of new businesses and owners shows local entrepreneurs’ optimism in Sequim, according to Beth Pratt, executive director of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“(It’s) a willingness to stretch, grow and branch out to do their own thing,” she said.

“They see opportunity to create jobs, both for themselves and for their community, and to prosper for their families and it is across the board, not just in retail or dining.”

Pratt said the community needs to reward this optimism by shopping local and using local vendors for services whenever

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