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 the Ballard Chamber website, the BIA is set to be a long-term, sustainably-funded leadership organization that aims to represent Ballard’s businesses, residents and property owners. The …
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 the holiday season kicks off! The event will include music, food, crafts, tree lighting, and the official arrival of Santa. Click here to learn more …
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 and shop locally in Ballard for a good cause. A more socially-conscience effort is planned for the busiest shopping weekend of the year, as participating …
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 advertising to booths at tourism fairs. The grants must be matched by the organization and used for publicizing and attracting visitors to their destinations. With …
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 Ballard Chamber of Commerce says to look for the poster below to find participating merchants. Children 12 and younger are welcome to join, with parental …
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 My Ballard readers have expressed their opinion through a stream of over 76 comments on our site and via social media. The issue has certainly been a divisive …
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 this goal, Ballard Chamber is planning a series of small and large community events to “activate” the park. Through this “activation” Ballard Chamber hopes to reduce …
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 Initiative and Ballard has been designated $85,000. “This investment in neighborhood business districts is critical to our city,” says Mayor Ed Murray. “Healthy business districts …
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 complete the survey and give their input into the conversation about parking in our neighborhood. Click here to complete the survey and share the link …
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 and offers locals office space with terms from a few hours to days, months or even years. “If you are a business owner or independent …
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 asking residents to urge the city council to delay the considerations until the neighborhood can fully examine how the changes would affect residents and businesses. …
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 improve business climate and create jobs. “Our neighborhood business districts are a critical economic asset. Their diversity and strength is a part of what makes …