Longtime East Olympia business to open a store, and downtown businesses ask for support
Johnson’s Smokehouse & Sausage Kitchen, a longtime fixture in East Olympia that was destroyed by fire two years ago, has reopened its farm stand and is getting close to opening its new store, the business announced on Facebook.
“We have new and exciting things going on at the future Johnson’s Smokehouse retail store!,” the post reads.
“Not only will you be able to get all of our smoked meats that we have handcrafted since 1983, we will also be offering fresh meats, produce, dairy products, frozen meats/pastries, beer, wine, pantry staples and much much more!
“We will also have an eatery where you can get a gourmet brat and beer!”
The store is expected to open next month. The farm stand is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays until the retail store opens, according to the post.
Other business happenings
Lacey-based Hummingbird Scientific has been awarded $115,500 for a transmission electron microscope from the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is calling on residents to support the downtown Olympia businesses affected by construction in the area of Fourth Avenue and Franklin Street, according to its newsletter.
The intersection currently is closed, and could be closed for up to 10 weeks, as part of the $3.4 million Franklin Street Improvement Project.
“The businesses located on Fourth and Franklin, and the surrounding blocks, need your support,” the newsletter reads.
“Please, support the businesses you love! Shop in person, shop online, eat in, grab takeout, give them a shout out on social (media) and let them know you appreciate them.”
The newsletter names Seldens Designer Home Furnishings, Wicked Pies, Three Magnets Brewing Co., Washington Business Bank, Art House Designs, Underhill Plants, Bar Francis, Commencement Bank, Dumpster Values, Jamie Lee and Company, Noping the Shop, The Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records, Sorry Mom Ink Olympia, Thai Pavilion, The Gyro Spot, Galaxy Boba, Koko’s Lounge, and Puget Sound Estuarium.
In the works
An Olympia developer is exploring a new retail building at Lacey Crossroads, according to city of Lacey information. Lacey Crossroads is a retail center at Yelm Highway and College Street. The anchor tenant is a Lowe’s Home Improvement store.
The 6,200-square-foot building might be home to a dental practice and a restaurant, the Lacey information shows.
