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Linens-n-Things to open store in Bellingham
Linens-n-Things will open a new location in Bellingham’s Meridian Village shopping center later this summer or fall. The store will be moving into the 23,000-square-foot space currently occupied by Rite Aid.
When Rite Aid moves to its new, 15,000-square-foot standalone building in the shopping center’s parking lot, Linens-n-Things will begin remodeling the space.
Tenant improvements to the Linens-n-Things site will cost at least $777,500, according to a building permit application filed at the city of Bellingham.
Linens-n-Things, which sells bed, bath and kitchen accessories and appliances, opened a store on Marketplace Drive in Burlington last year. The company added 190 stores between 2000 and 2004, and it plans to add another 180 stores in the next three years.

Build-a-Bear Workshop opens at Bellis Fair
A Build-a-Bear workshop opened at Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham in June. The 3,000-square-foot store is located in the main mall between Lady Foot Locker and The Limited Express.
At Build-a-Bear, customers are invited to make their own personalized teddy bear. Store associates assist customers at each phase of the process.

New condos open near Blaine Marina
Whatcom County’s newest community, Bayview Court Condominiums, will have its first phase completed in early July. Located within walking distance of the Blaine Marina and minutes from I-5, these two-bedroom plus bonus room condos have high-end amenities including granite, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and tiled gas fireplaces, beginning under $200,000. Phase two will consist of townhouse-style condos with garages starting in the $230,000 range, with a total of 40 condominiums in the completed project.
Creative Real Estate, Inc. is partnering with Roosendaal Honcoop as the contractor on this development. Other local businesses involved include Horizon Bank, Elements Design Center, Kenworthy Painting, Scott Electric, Honcoop Gravel, Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance and BAS Services, Inc.
Local Realtors Dale Serbousek of Keller Williams and Erin Swedberg of Valley Land & Homes are the marketing team for the individual condos.

Redmond brokers serve northern counties
KR Business Brokers of Redmond is now providing business purchase and sale services in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and Island counties. Mark Uptain, licensed agent for the North Counties region, is now actively listing and selling small- and medium-sized business opportunities.
“When it comes to acquisition services, small business owners have historically been underserved.” Uptain said. “Many owners that I’ve spoken with have wanted to sell, but didn’t know anyone that could handle the transaction for them. There are also many people thinking about trying a risky startup, when they should be looking into the purchase of an established, local business. It’s usually a much safer way to go, and for less of a cash outlay.”
KR Business Brokers’ services include free market valuations and highly confidential listing arrangements. Brokerage fees are subject to the successful sale of the business. KR also provides commercial property sales and leasing services.

Leisure product business starts in Bellingham
Bellingham is home to the new Leisure Home and Spa, a business started by Jay Hawkins, formally of Innovations, Inc. Hawkins has spent more than 12 years in the fireplace, hot tub and leisure product industry.
With its home base in Bellingham, it can service a broad area including Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties, as well as the San Juan Islands.
The business services not only gas fireplaces and hot tubs, but also other products including barbecues and central vacuum systems.

Eview launches search engine to identify local businesses
Bellingham residents Pete Nelson and Blaine Fritts, co-owners of Bellingham Business Eview, have launched the new Web site, www.bellingham bizeview.com. The site is a local search engine dedicated to promoting Whatcom County businesses while allowing consumers the opportunity to connect and communicate with them easily and effectively.
All businesses in the cooperative must first qualify to be featured on the Web site. They must submit verifiable credentials, allow consumer ratings and be accountable, trustworthy and absolutely committed to their customers.
Eview also offers its business members the ability to optimize and link their current Web site or create a free site utilizing a Web site creation tool.
Eview is offering free charter memberships, including numerous incentives and services, to local businesses until the owners feel the cooperative has enough members to benefit local consumers.

Mount Vernon therapist opens private practice
Lisa Suzanne Hess, MA, LMHC, CMHS, MHP opened a private practice, Beauty From Ashes Counseling in Mount Vernon. She offers professional licensed mental health psychotherapy by appointment only. Fees are standard and she is in the process of being able to accept certain insurances.

Linens-n-Things to open store in Bellingham Linens-n-Things will open a new location in Bellingham’s Meridian Village shopping center later this summer or fall. The store will be moving into the 23,000-square-foot space currently occupied by Rite Aid. When Rite Aid moves to its new, 15,000-square-foot standalone building in the shopping center’s parking lot, Linens-n-Things will begin remodeling the space. Tenant improvements to the Linens-n-Things site will cost at least $777,500, according to a building permit application filed at the city of Bellingham. Linens-n-Things, which sells bed, bath and kitchen accessories and appliances, opened a store on Marketplace Drive in Burlington last year. The company added 190 stores between 2000 and 2004, and it plans to add another 180 stores in the next three years. Build-a-Bear Workshop opens at Bellis Fair A Build-a-Bear workshop opened at Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham in June. The 3,000-square-foot store is located in the main mall between Lady Foot Locker and The Limited Express. At Build-a-Bear, customers are invited to make their own personalized teddy bear. Store associates assist customers at each phase of the process. New condos open near Blaine Marina Whatcom County’s newest community, Bayview Court Condominiums, will have its first phase completed in early July. Located within walking distance of the Blaine Marina and minutes from I-5, these two-bedroom plus bonus room condos have high-end amenities including granite, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and tiled gas fireplaces, beginning under $200,000. Phase two will consist of townhouse-style condos with garages starting in the $230,000 range, with a total of 40 condominiums in the completed project. Creative Real Estate, Inc. is partnering with Roosendaal Honcoop as the contractor on this development. Other local businesses involved include Horizon Bank, Elements Design Center, Kenworthy Painting, Scott Electric, Honcoop Gravel, Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance and BAS Services, Inc. Local Realtors Dale Serbousek of Keller Williams and Erin Swedberg of Valley Land & Homes are the marketing team for the individual condos. Redmond brokers serve northern counties KR Business Brokers of Redmond is now providing business purchase and sale services in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and Island counties. Mark Uptain, licensed agent for the North Counties region, is now actively listing and selling small- and medium-sized business opportunities. “When it comes to acquisition services, small business owners have historically been underserved.” Uptain said. “Many owners that I’ve spoken with have wanted to sell, but didn’t know anyone that could handle the transaction for them. There are also many people thinking about trying a risky startup, when they should be looking into the purchase of an established, local business. It’s usually a much safer way to go, and for less of a cash outlay.” KR Business Brokers’ services include free market valuations and highly confidential listing arrangements. Brokerage fees are subject to the successful sale of the business. KR also provides commercial property sales and leasing services. Leisure product business starts in Bellingham Bellingham is home to the new Leisure Home and Spa, a business started by Jay Hawkins, formally of Innovations, Inc. Hawkins has spent more than 12 years in the fireplace, hot tub and leisure product industry. With its home base in Bellingham, it can service a broad area including Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties, as well as the San Juan Islands. The business services not only gas fireplaces and hot tubs, but also other products including barbecues and central vacuum systems. Eview launches search engine to identify local businesses Bellingham residents Pete Nelson and Blaine Fritts, co-owners of Bellingham Business Eview, have launched the new Web site, www.bellingham bizeview.com. The site is a local search engine dedicated to promoting Whatcom County businesses while allowing consumers the opportunity to connect and communicate with them easily and effectively. All businesses in the cooperative must first qualify to be featured on the Web site. They must submit verifiable credentials, allow consumer ratings and be accountable, trustworthy and absolutely committed to their customers. Eview also offers its business members the ability to optimize and link their current Web site or create a free site utilizing a Web site creation tool. Eview is offering free charter memberships, including numerous incentives and services, to local businesses until the owners feel the cooperative has enough members to benefit local consumers. Mount Vernon therapist opens private practice Lisa Suzanne Hess, MA, LMHC, CMHS, MHP opened a private practice, Beauty From Ashes Counseling in Mount Vernon. She offers professional licensed mental health psychotherapy by appointment only. Fees are standard and she is in the process of being able to accept certain insurances.
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