Building Bellingham
Conversations with local business owners and entrepreneurs building Bellingham's future.
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Long-form conversations with the people shaping Bellingham, from brewers to builders, retailers to restaurateurs. Listen to the audio or watch on YouTube.
Building Bellingham
Conversations with local business owners and entrepreneurs building Bellingham's future.
Matt Shaver - Foundation Restoration
Matt Shaver, founder of Foundation Restoration, discusses his college basketball background, transition to Bellingham, and business philosophy emphasizing integrity and community investment.
Wyatt Uhrig - Yeager's Sporting Goods
Wyatt Uhrig, fourth-generation general manager of century-old Yeager's Sporting Goods, explores family legacy, inventory management, and adapting retail operations for 2025.
Jenn Mason - WinkWink Boutique
Jenn Mason, former victim advocate and WinkWink Boutique owner, addresses retail challenges, destigmatizing conversations about sexuality, and maintaining mission amid adversity.
Taylor Beal - Producer of Building Bellingham & LiveBellinghamNow
Behind-the-scenes special with podcast producer Taylor Beal discussing production workflow, community content impact, and the transition of producer roles.
Janet Lightner - Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
Janet Lightner recounts 30 years of Bellingham's pioneering microbrewery, detailing its founding in 1995, downtown growth, and closure announcement.
Adam Nelson & Dayna Penney - Lakeline
Owners of new Silver Beach neighborhood restaurant discuss first-year experiences, sustainable growth strategy, staff mentorship approach, and neighborhood history.
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If you're building something in Bellingham (a business, a development, a community project), we'd love to hear your story.