Hirss of Gies Associates opens new Bellingham office
Filed on 24. Sep, 2012 in New Business, People On The Move

Cheryl Hirss of Gies Associates has opened a branch office in Bellingham’s Barkley Village. The office is located at 2915 Newmarket St., Suite 105. Gies Associates is an independent, full-service financial and retirement services company. Hirss said, in a press release, that her office is “dedicated to providing impeccable client service and openly welcome the opportunity to a complimentary [...]
Multop Financial cutting ribbon on new Barkley Village office
Filed on 24. Sep, 2012 in New Business

Multop Financial of Bellingham hosts an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Barkley Village location from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27. The new office is located at 2210 Rimland Drive. The opening event is coordinated with the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Multop Financial has been in operation in Bellingham since 1976. Attendees [...]
Ayurvedic Wellness Shop plans downtown grand opening
Filed on 20. Sep, 2012 in New Business

The Ayurvedic Wellness Shop in downtown Bellingham will host a grand-opening event on Thursday, Oct. 4. Owners Juliet Jivanti and Ashlie LaLonde plan to sell ayurvedic herbs, teas, spices, crystals, gemstones, beauty items, books and other wellness supplies at the shop, which is located at 203 W. Holly St., Suite 204. The opening event will take [...]
Bellingham piano teacher starts Discovery Music Academy
Filed on 07. Sep, 2012 in New Business, People On The Move

In an effort to make music exciting and rewarding for children, local piano instructor Mary Walby has launched Discovery Music Academy, an instruction program that not only teaches piano, but also explores ways in which music enriches the lives of students. Walby has been teaching piano in Bellingham for seven years. She specializes in teaching beginners [...]
Business licenses, August 2012
Filed on 06. Sep, 2012 in Data, New Business
The following business licenses were filed in Bellingham. 521 Design, Amy Marie Jones, 3219 Pinewood Ave., Apt. B8, Bellingham, WA 98225. 542 Renovations, Matthew L. Walton, 1828 Lakeside Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229. Abundant Family Health, Adundant Family Health LLC, 3404 Hollywood Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225. Acorn Integrative Massage, Timothy Hanold Oaks, 2539 James St., Bellingham, [...]
AllisonAmy Jewelry opens in Ferndale with custom pieces, designs
Filed on 06. Sep, 2012 in New Business
AllisonAmy Jewelry, which offers a wide range of necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets and wine glass charms, recently opened in downtown Ferndale. Owner Allison O’Rourke said a grand opening is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the store, which located at 5675 Third St., next to the Subway restaurant at the corner [...]
Despite hiccups, Goat Mountain Pizza is ready to serve
Filed on 05. Sep, 2012 in New Business

Pizza is not often sold “by the cut.” But Chas Kubis and Charlie Pasquier, owners of Goat Mountain Pizza on Holly Street, are taking a chance that such a model will resonate with late-night crowds. “We’re kind of following an old Roman tradition,” Pasquier said. “We’re trying to make something for everyone.” Goat Mountain, open [...]
Street brings Sotheby’s International Realty to Whatcom County
Filed on 27. Aug, 2012 in New Business, People On The Move

Tom Street, a Bellingham real estate agent, is a new member of the Island Group Sotheby’s International Realty of Friday Harbor network. Street will represent buyers and sellers in Whatcom County. The Sotheby’s company which has more than 11,000 sales associates located in more than 500 offices in more than 40 countries and territories worldwide. “We are excited about [...]
Cupcakes Like It Sweet opens store in north Bellingham
Filed on 21. Aug, 2012 in New Business

Offering flavors such as red velvet, white chocolate raspberry, carrot cake and pumpkin, Cupcakes Like It Sweet, a new Bellingham cupcake shop, has opened on Stuart Road. The store, owned by Heather Hellyer, officially opened in late July. It offers a selection of fresh-baked cupcakes and cookies. Cupcakes Like It Sweet also offers locally roasted [...]
Everson art gallery plans September grand opening
Filed on 18. Aug, 2012 in New Business

C.Rene Studios plans to open its doors for the first time in September. The art and photography gallery, located at 401 Lincoln St. in Everson, hosts an opening reception from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13. The event features the work of Everson artist Chelsea Davidson, the owner of the new gallery. “I am looking [...]