Occupancy at 92 Percent with Several New & Relocating Businesses
The Downtown Bend Business Association reports that there are three new businesses starting up and many more relocating within downtown. Occupancy is at 92 percent, a slight dip from the end of the third quarter. The rate is based upon the number of leased retail/restaurant spaces in the downtown district.
“For the second year in a row, we have seen a small dip in our occupancy in the fourth quarter. Sales in the fourth quarter were up year over year so we move into the first quarter with solid optimism,“ says DBBA Executive Director Chuck Arnold.
Bond Street gets more brews as Deschutes Brewery finishes up their expansion at 1030 Bond. The corner of Greenwood and Bond will soon have The Ale House by Brother Jon’s at 1051 Bond. The popular Galveston pub is expanding into downtown with food, brews and entertainment and anticipates opening in February.
Brooks Street is ramping up for the opening of Bend Bungalow Warehouse at 930 Brooks. The outlet for the popular Wall Street shop will offer great deals on great Bend Bungalow merchandise and will be open only for special sale events.
Oregon Avenue sees Sunlight Solar move into 61 Oregon offering information and consultations for residential and commercial solar installations.
Wall Street gains Lotus Moon (within Tres Jolie at 933 Wall) offering an interesting array of sustainable gifts, clothes and jewelry. The shop was formerly located on Brooks Street.
Game Domain, the game and card shop moves from Oregon to downstairs in the 1000 Wall building. The Savy Agency, an integrated marketing agency servicing consumer-facing and business-to-business brands expands upstairs at 916 Wall. Topolino also expands next door at 842 Wall. The children’s clothing store staple in downtown has grown into a full service toy and clothing shop for young ones. Also at 842 Wall, What Lola Wants now occupies Topolino’s former space. The gift shop offers unique brands not typically found in Bend.
