Kenmore Square Shopping Center
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Len Griesel, owner of the Kenmore Square Shopping Center located prominently along Bothell Way. We met at the Starbucks in the Center, and had a long conversation about numerous topics related to Kenmore: it’s excellent location at the north end of Lake Washington; it’s strategic position at the epicenter of Seattle, S. Everett and Bellevue; it’s close access to major highways and it’s numerous businesses. As a long-time resident of Kenmore, Len had a lot to say about his vision for Kenmore’s economic and social development. We talked about the fact that 48,000 automobiles pass through Kenmore each day along Bothell Way (SR 522) and how the business community might better capture the attention of these potential clients. Len expressed some frustration with the construction along Bothell Way in front of the Shopping Center which has made business difficult for his tenants. In future posts I intend to address some “big picture” topics such as the yet-to-be-built Kenmore Village and the hibernating LakePointe Project. For now, I’d like to encourage my readers, Bothell Way commuters and Kenmore residents to support our local businesses.
Here is a short directory of the merchants in Kenmore Square Shopping Center. In the future I hope to write more about each of these businesses. If you click on the company names, you will be linked to their appropriate websites for more information:
STUPID PRICES – 7808 N.E. Bothell Way, Kenmore, WA
FABULOUS CLEANERS – 6830 Northeast Bothell Way, Kenmore 98028
Fabulous Cleaners is fabulous. That’s why I do all my dry cleaning there. Check out my blog post about the flamboyant owner by clicking on the picture below:
HERTZ – 7824 Bothell Way Northeast, Kenmore, WA 98028
This small Hertz rent-a-car office is in an excellent location for Kenmore residents. Actually, I only recently discovered this branch.
KUMON – 7807 Bothell Way Northeast, Kenmore WA 98028
KUMON is a unique educational organization. A snippet from the website is very interesting:
Kumon was started 50 years ago in Japan by Toru Kumon, a teacher and parent who wanted to help his son do better in school. The unique instructional method he created was so successful that his son was able to do calculus by the time he was in the sixth grade.
ON POINT INC – 7810 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore WA 98028
On Point Inc. is a full service vendor for telecommunication solutions. With over 20 years of experience, you can count on the expertise of On Point’s engineers, technicians and support personnel.
GOLDEN FLEECE BILLIARDS CLUB – 7804 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore WA 98028
UMA THAI CUISINE – 7828 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore WA 98028
I have eaten at Uma in the past. I have not stopped by in some time, so one of my New Year’s resolutions is to have a meal there. Stay tuned for the review!
WASHINGTON STATE SOCCER ASSOCIATION – 7802 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore WA 98028
The WSSA provides administrative support and facilitates playing opportunities for more than twenty adult amateur recreational and competitive soccer leagues in the state of Washington.
MAZATLAN RESTAURANT – 7826 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore WA
My wife and I have eaten numerous times at Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant. We are always pleased with the food and service.
STARBUCKS – 7750 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore WA 98028
Kenmore’s Starbucks is a wonderful coffee house. It is spacious yet comfortable. In the winter there is a large fire where you can warm yourself. The staff is always friendly and professional.
ADAM & EVE – 7830 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore WA 98028
HIDDEN TREASURE THRIFT STORE – 7806 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore WA
December 30th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Nice writeup James. Good to see that Len has managed to keep his vacancy rate low despite economic conditions. I look forward to your local business postings.
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:01 pm
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