By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Bellingham lauded the 17 new and expanding businesses at the port, many of which are benefiting from the Water Reliant Commercial Marine Rental Policy. They are among the more than 250 businesses operating at the port and employ Whatcom County residents.
The 2017 policy, created with the Working Waterfront Coalition, nurtures economic development and the marine trades industries that need marine access for their business.
The new businesses include Arvidson Marine Surveyors & Documentation Services, Bellwether Dental Cosmetic Dentistry, Ideal Wellness, Interior Doors & More, Kim Wiley Therapy, King Health Associates, Lakeside Marine, Livingspectrum Music, Moondance Kayak, Omni Property Management, On-Board Marine Services, and Washington Divers.
Expanding Businesses include LFS, Inc., Bellingham Cold Storage, NW Explorations, San Juan Sailing, and Top to Bottom.