Last month, the City of Seattle approved the creation of the Ballard Improvement Area (BIA). Due to this approval, The Ballard Chamber will become the BIA as of January 1, 2017. According to […]
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Ballard Holiday Fest set for Saturday
The annual Ballard Holiday Fest is set for this Saturday, November 26, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Bergen Place. All are welcome to join the community in celebration as […]
Ballard businesses to give back this Black Friday
Ballard area businesses are putting a generous spin on Black Friday by participating in the annual Ballard Gives Black Friday event. Business owners are encouraging shoppers to skip the crowds […]
Ballard Chamber to build tourism website with grant funds
Ballard Chamber is the recipient of one this year’s Port of Seattle grants awarded to support tourism across Washington. The grants will fund nearly $100,000 in projects, from websites and […]
Calling all goblins and witches: Halloween trick-or-treating in Ballard
Tomorrow, the streets of downtown Ballard will be filled with little costumed Ballardites trick-or-treating at shops and cafes. The annual Halloween trick-or-treating in downtown Ballard will run from 4 to 6 p.m. The […]
Community divided in response to encampment confirmation
Members of the community have been been divided in their response to Wednesday’s confirmation that the City was moving forward with plans to open a homeless encampment at 2826 NW Market St. Many […]
Chamber seeks local feedback to “activate” Ballard Commons Park
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce recently reached a two-year agreement with the Seattle Parks Department to ensure that locals are getting the most out of Ballard Commons Park. To reach […]
Mayor Murray announces $85,000 investment in Ballard business district
During an event at Bastille Cafe last week, Mayor Ed Murray announced a $2 million investment in 18 neighborhood business districts. The investment is part of the Only in Seattle […]
SDOT encourages locals to complete Ballard parking survey
SDOT and the Ballard Chamber of Commerce are working together through the Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth to study the parking behaviors of Ballard area employees. Locals are encouraged to […]
Ballard Chamber After Hours on tonight at Regus
All are welcome to attend the Ballard Chamber After Hours event at Regus Ballard (1455 NW Leary Ave Suite 400) tonight from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Regus recently opened their doors in Ballard […]
Ballard Chamber of Commerce urging Seattle City Council to delay parking reforms
The Seattle City Council will soon be considering reforms that would change land use development regulations, many affecting Ballard. Beth Miller, executive director of the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, is […]
City funding a consultant to explore BIA in Ballard
The city of Seattle will invest $1.1 million in 19 neighborhood business districts, including Ballard. The funding is part of Mayor Mike McGinn’s Seattle Jobs Plan, which he hopes will […]
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