Shopping center is filling up, artisans gather Saturday and is a new hotel in the works?
Olympia Square, a shopping center that flanks Pacific Avenue near Fones Road, continues to fill up with new tenants.
One of the latest, occupying several thousand square feet next to Albertsons, is Crunch Fitness, a new gym that is expected to open in January, according to recorded information.
The business operates several locations in Washington state. In addition to the forthcoming Olympia site, the gym also has locations in Bellevue, Lakewood, Silverdale and Vancouver, Washington, according to website information.
Although the Olympia store hasn’t opened, it is enrolling new members.
Other business happenings
The Marie, a bed and breakfast that operates out of a historic property in west Olympia, will host the Olympia Artisan Market from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, Marie owner Alicia Elliott said this week.
About 13 arts and crafts vendors will gather to sell mosaics, postcards, glassware, furniture, honey, wood tools and cutting boards, graphic art, and bath and body products.
Elliott called the event a good way to get a jump on holiday shopping. Cookies, hot cider, coffee and tea will be served, she said.
The Marie is at 123 Cushing St. NW, not far from the intersection at Harrison Avenue and Division Street. There is parking on Cushing Street, parking on the block itself and parking right behind the bed and breakfast, off the alley, Elliott said.
For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/themariebnb/.
In the works
A developer is exploring a hotel and more in Tumwater, according to city of Tumwater information.
Representatives of Kingswood Capital are exploring a short plat to create five pads for fast food restaurants, commercial retail and a hotel at 1401 and 1551 Kingswood Drive SW, off Littlerock Road between the Walmart and Home Depot, according to the city.
If you know of a retailer, restaurant, coffee shop or other business that is opening, closing, expanding, remodeling, or changing its focus, send an email to reporter Rolf Boone at rboone@theolympian.com.
This story was originally published November 5, 2021 at 5:45 AM.
