Published July 15, 2021
Local Business News: July
Join us in celebrating these milestones with some great local small businesses, and share your news for next month’s roundup!
GRAND OPENING
Black Fern Bham celebrated their opening at the end of June! They’re located in the Granary building at Waypoint Park. Our team stopped by to check it out this week, and really enjoyed walking in the sunshine and smelling the saltwater while we drank our coffees. They’re open Wed-Sun, 8A-4P. Yes, they have WiFi! Follow them on Instagram!
GRAND OPENING
Gray North Waffle Co celebrated their grand opening this spring! They serve waffles (the “Sweet Tides” looks amazing!) and coffee + tea. You can find them downtown on Cornwall, near Cafe Akroteri and Neko Cat Cafe. Follow Gray North Waffle Co. on Instagram!
GRAND OPENING
Northwest Corner Goods held their brick-and-mortar grand opening on June 14! They not only sell Bellingham flags & memorabilia, stickers, patches, and games, but also provide graphic design, logo design and merchandising services for other businesses. Also, you know the official Bellingham flag? One of the owners of NW Corner Goods is Brad Lockhart, the designer!
GRAND OPENING
Kulshan opened their Trackside Beer Garden at the end of June, and even in the middle of that awful heat wave, had a fabulous opening! The pop-up beer garden is open every day at Waypoint Park all summer long.
GRAND OPENING
Matt Horikawa (H+ Massage) has been practicing massage for five years and is branching out into his own space! He specializes in orthopedic massage, and was one of the wellness practitioners featured in our summer publication. Check out his website.
COMING UP
Bellingham’s authentic Filipino food truck is reopening in a new home! That’s What I Like Island Grill will be closing for a couple of weeks to prepare their new space at 3236 Northwest Ave. The grand opening is scheduled for the first week of August; follow them on Instagram to stay in the know.
COMING UP
Her Connection Hub is coming so soon! This coworking space for women is powered by She Leads Me, and features drop-in work spaces, conference rooms and a media/podcast studio!
MOVING
Ideal Wellness is moving from Bellwether to 1301 West Bakerview later this summer. Check their Instagram and confirm the current location prior to your appointment!
MOVING
The Bellingham Studio has moved to a new location at 203 Chestnut in downtown Bellingham! They are opening a communal space with Flow Shala, a movement studio. The space is bookable by the hour and will officially re open in mid to late July. Check out photos and get more information about the 2800SF space on Instagram.
ANNIVERSARY
Happy TEN YEARS to the Good Time Girls! Thank you for a decade of sharing Bellingham’s funky and fabulous history.
BEST OF THE NORTHWEST
Voting is open for the Best of the Northwest! Don’t forget to nominate your favorite brewery, lunch, auto mechanic, and nail salon! You can vote right here.
EVENTS
Events are back to Bellingham! Stay in the know by checking some of our favorite local events calendars (business owners: these are FREE calendars for publicizing your event):
Do you have news to share? Let us know right here!
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LOCAL RESOURCES FOR BELLINGHAM BUSINESS OWNERS
Small Business Development Center
Bellingham Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Bellingham Partnership
