Downtown Bend Announces Eight New Businesses
January 5, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Downtown Bend Business Association
Contact: Chuck Arnold, (541) 788-3628
DOWNTOWN BEND ANNOUNCES EIGHT NEW BUSINESSES
marketing firms, salons, home décor, toys, sushi and a new place to rest come downtown
The Downtown Bend Business Association is pleased to announce eight new businesses opening in Downtown Bend. The DBBA is optimistic about the influx of new businesses that have come downtown. “Occupancy for downtown retail/restaurant spaces has climbed to 95% over the past few months. This rate puts Downtown Bend in a better position than most downtowns state and nationwide“says DBBA Executive Director Chuck Arnold.
On Brooks Street Promenade (through the Breezeway) two new businesses have opened. Wabi Sabi (930 Brooks), a very unique shop with cool Japanese toys and stuff is in the space previously occupied by Volcano Vineyards Tasting Lounge (now on Minnesota Avenue). Also on Brooks next to Cowgirl Cash is Zonni Media (924 Brooks), a marketing firm that brings together a range of services and professionals to develop a company brand and vision.
Minnesota Avenue has gained four new businesses. Laughing Girls Studio (130 Minnesota) combines new and vintage items as well as a home interior design house. The Oxford Hotel (10 Minnesota) which will offer upscale accommodations downtown starting later this month. The space previous held by Tangerine Hair Salon (currently at 10 Minnesota-on the first floor of the Oxford) is now Lemon Drop (5 Minnesota), a hair salon of a slightly different flavor and is brought to you by the same folks that operate Tangerine. Finally, The Curiosity Shoppe is now open (25 Minnesota-in the building with Thump and Karen Bandy Jewelry) with a one-of-kind selection of books, music, jewelry and a gallery of quality art.
Two new businesses have chosen Wall Street as their base. The Savy Agency (916 Wall) is an integrated marketing firm offering web, PR, and brand development services. In the space formerly occupied by Deep is now 5 Spice Bistro which provides a delicious Asian fusion menu and tasty Japanese Sushi.
The DBBA is a private nonprofit organization representing approximately 300 businesses and 80 property owners working to keep Downtown Bend vibrant. The organization is responsible for downtown beautification, cleaning and maintenance, marketing, events and keeping the business environment healthy. More information is available at www.DowntownBend.org.