Published October 14, 2021
Local Business News: October 2021
Local Business News Update: October 2021 Join us in celebrating these milestones with some great local small businesses, and share your news for next month’s roundup! (Missed September’s news update? Catch up right here)
NEW BUSINESS: Lumpia Luv
Their grand opening was in August, but we just learned of this new Filipino food trailer and had to share it with you! Owners Aiza and Bart bring classic Filipino dishes plus some American twists - like a fried mac-and-cheese roll. They’re typically at Kulshan or Kulshan Trackside, so check out the website for details before you go! (Website | Instagram)
BOOK LAUNCH: Kelsey Kurtis
Our Episode 2 guest just launched The Connection Method with a pretty fantastic party at the Her Connection HUB! Originally the book was supposed to be a 10-page workbook, but a few writing sessions and 200 pages later, Kelsey knew it was something much bigger. (Website | Instagram)
EXPANSION: Filling Station
Keep an eye out this fall for a branch of Filling Station coming to the shipping container village on the waterfront at Waypoint Park! Follow along on Instagram to stay in the know. (Website | Instagram)
MOVE: WinkWink
Bellingham’s inclusive, non-creepy, sex positive sex shop moved to a bigger space - just across the street! Ideal Wellness is celebrating the ribbon cutting on their new location this afternoon! They’re now at 1302 Commercial St. Congratulations to Jenn and the team! (Website | Instagram)
MOVE: Ideal Wellness
Ideal Wellness is celebrating the ribbon cutting on their new location this afternoon! They’re now at 1301 W Bakerview Rd. Congratulations to Emily and the team! (Website | Instagram)
ANNIVERSARY: Underground Burger
Underground Burger in Lynden just celebrated one year in business! (Website | Instagram)
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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):
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