Great Harvest Bread changing hands
Updated: It’s the end of an era for Bob and Crystal Carlson. After nearly 12 years as owners of the Great Harvest Bread (2218 NW Market St) on Market Street, …
Business
‘Only in Ballard’ campaign launches
There’s a new city-wide “buy local” push for Ballard thanks to a grant from the Seattle Office of Economic Development. Earlier this year the Ballard Chamber of Commerce was selected …
Westernco Donuts broken into again
For the third time this year, Westernco Donuts has been broken into. We spoke with the owner, Soma Srong, who tells us that when she got to work at 4:45 …
The Mailbox has a new look and a new mascot
The Mailbox at the corner of 24th Ave NW and NW 80th St has a new look. A look at The Mailbox before the changes. The new look for The …
Top Banana to stay open year-round
For the first time in 17 years, Top Banana (6501 15th Ave NW) will be open during the fall and winter. “It’s been a tough year,” owner Jimmy Wild tells …
BBQ, boutiques and liquor licenses
There are several business changes to report on in Ballard. According to the sign in the window, Ballard Best B.B.Q. will be moving into the former Chai House location at …
Sweet success for Ballard chocolatier
“I was pathetic,” Janet Shimada remembers when she first tried her hand at pastries and chocolate. “It was not a natural talent. I had a natural love for it, but …
Family-owned Ballard Time Shop keeps ticking
Ask Brian Boyett what his favorite clock is out of the hundreds in the Ballard Time Shop, the store he co-owns with his wife, and he’ll tell you a No. …
Enlighten becomes Enlighten Cafe
Paper that’s covered the windows of Enlighten (5424 Ballard Ave NW) for the last four months has finally been taken down to reveal the new Enlighten Cafe. The new cafe …
Smitty’s Barbershop pole stolen
The antique barber pole that has been hanging next to the front door of Smitty’s Barbershop (5819 15th Ave NW) for decades has been stolen. Ava, who works next door …
Oil spill means business for Ballard company
The oil spill in the gulf has one Ballard company working overtime. Kvichak Marine Industries builds skimmer boats that can work in 15 feet of water or less, making their …
Recession Sparks Entrepreneurialism in Ballard
While many small business in Ballard have closed due to the recession, many others have opened for the same reason. In our fourth installment in a series of stories by …