Columbia Citizens

Spaces don't open up in Columbia City very frequently these days, so it's unusual we have two opportunities. One, of course, is the ground floor of the Hepler Building where Twinks used to be. There's opportunity for one big space of about 4,000 sf, or two somewhat smaller spaces. The other more recent opening is the second floor above Kalaloo Restaurant. This one has about 2,200 sf with prime southern exposure. There's contact info in the windows of each building.

Give some thought to the types of businesses we need, and let's all do a little recruiting.

This post from January about space for new businesses is still relevant, but only more so. The work to build out 3 storefronts in the Hepler Building has finally begun. The owner plans two 1,000-sf spaces and one 2,000-sf space, all with new storefronts on Rainier. There will also be spaces coming open on South Edmunds, next to Villa Victoria. The for-lease sign on the two adjacent storefronts went up this week. And, Harbor Properties has put out the call for businesses to take a spot in their new project. If you know of someone interested in a Columbia City location, direct them to the CCBA Business Development Committee referral service at 922-3656.