BELLINGHAM, WA. June 14, 2010 – Bakerview Square is excited about the construction of four Executive Style Office Suites to be located on the second floor of building F next to Charter College.

The suites will be designed as New York Style Loft areas which will include a bathroom, living area and office area in each suite. The idea is to provide local professionals with open-area offices and work spaces with lots of light, and all the amenities of home. Their office becomes their “home away from home”. And their work environment becomes as comfortable as a living environment.

Why should’nt you really look forward to going to work?

Stay tuned to this page for floorplans, pictures, and more details to come.

By David Gallagher, Bellingham Herald

The barbershop, which combines old-fashioned services with some modern conveniences, had a soft opening Wednesday, May 26. It will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. six days a week, closed on Sundays. Bakerview Square is on West Bakerview Road near Whatcom Community College.

The modern conveniences include flat-screen televisions. The Washington State Liquor Control Board also has approved the business selling bottled beer. Owner Evah Thurman said she wants to create an atmosphere that is relaxed and social while getting a haircut.

Along with haircuts, other services include straight-edge razor shave and shoe shine.

This is the first V’s Barbershop in Washington; there are nine other stores in Arizona and California. For details, visit vbarbershop.com.

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By David Gallagher, Bellingham Herald

Earlier this month, the Chinese Martial Arts Academy moved into a bigger space in Bakerview Square.

The academy, formerly at 1705 N. State St., is owned by Christopher Strelau. The new space will allow the academy to offer new classes, including Balintawak arnis (Filipino stick fighting), tai chi for seniors, advanced tai chi and Hung Gar kung fu.

At three times the floor space, the Bakerview Square location allows for other additions, including a kitchen and two offices. Bakerview Square is on West Bakerview Road near Whatcom Community College.

“It’ll be especially great for parents,” Strelau said in a press release. “They can shop while the kids learn kung fu or they can participate in our concurrent boot camps to get in shape.”

On Sunday, June 13, there will be an all-day Balintawak seminar with grandmaster Bobby Taboada.

Strelau has 30 years experience in martial arts. For details, call the academy at 201-1397.

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BELLINGHAM, WA. November 23, 2009 – Bakerview Square is pleased to announce that Charter College will be a new anchor tenant in the latest phase of the commercial development.

Charter College will be the latest, and largest tenant at Bakerview Square. Their new Bellingham campus will encompass up to 23,000 square feet. Charter College offers career-focused education in the growing fields of Business, Health Care, Criminal Justice and Information Technology. They offer both degree and/or diploma programs. This enables students to start sooner and finish faster by providing hands-on training. This approach reinforces classroom and laboratory learning, with smaller class sizes where students have more interaction with the instructors.

Charter College has campuses in Alaska, California and the Tri-Cities area of Eastern Washington, along with on-line courses. Programs vary by campus location. The new Bellingham campus will open January 2010 via temporary classrooms in the Square, with the completion of the permanent space scheduled for February 2010.

“I am pleased to welcome Charter as an anchor tenant to Bakerview Square,” says Morgan Bartlett, developer of Bakerview Square. “Charter’s 500 students/faculty will enjoy the retail/restaurant/services of the Square, and our existing and future tenants will benefit greatly from the increased traffic. It’s a true win-win”.

For Bakerview Square leasing information please contact Kurt Swanson at 360-920-6555. For additional information, please visit Bakerview Square’s website at www.bakerviewsquare.com. For additional information about Charter College, please visit www.chartercollege.edu.

BELLINGHAM, WA. November 16, 2009 – Bakerview Square is pleased to announce the opening of two new businesses at the retail/business center. The two new tenants now open for business are BriteSmile Med Spa and Beauty in the Bead.

BriteSmile Med Spa is a state-of-the-art spa that specializes in the latest advances in technology for cosmetic dentistry, skin rejuvenation and anti-aging aesthetic procedures. The national company offers services ranging from non-surgical facelifts, anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments to include BOTOX Cosmetic, Restylane and Perlane, to cosmetic dentistry. Jeanette Schank, manager, relocated the business to Bakerview Square from Bellis Fair mall.

Beauty in the Bead specializes in gemstone beads and pearls, and has a wide offering other beads and accessories. ToiAnn Hanson and Linda Mercadonte, owners of Beauty in the Bead, created the store to showcase beads, stones, and local handmade jewelry. They also create a unique Bead Bar. The store has new items and sales every week, and they also consign beads.

“It is very exciting to have these two new businesses in Bakerview Square,” says Morgan Bartlett, developer of Bakerview Square. “BriteSmile and Beauty in the Bead give the Square an added synergy to go along with other businesses.”

For Bakerview Square leasing information please contact Kurt Swanson at 360-920-6555. For additional information, please visit Bakerview Square’s website at www.bakerviewsquare.com. For additional information about BriteSmile, please visit www.britesmile.com.

BELLINGHAM, WA. June 7, 2009- The Fireside Martini and Wine Bar will be coming to Bakerview Square. They will be serving martinis by the shaker, unique wines from the Pacific Northwest, appetizers and meals.

There will be an outdoor seating area with an outdoor firepit. There will also be an indoor firepit with seating around the fire! Booths and table setting available as well as a full service bar.

BELLINGHAM, WA. November 1, 2008 – Bakerview Square is pleased to announce that Choices Home Health Store is a new tenant in the latest phase of the commercial development.

This new store, owned by Kevin and Nicole Barrow of Lynden, is a 2067 square foot suite, featuring a variety of supplies and support products for independent living. Choices Home Health Store is a family owned and operated home health store servicing Whatcom County. Equipment and supplies will range from Scooters to Shower Seats. “Our new location will provide increased exposure and easier access for our customers,” says Nicole Barrow, Occupational Therapist. Providing quality customer assistance with our products has been our goal in Lynden and we are pleased to bring our services directly into North Bellingham.

“The community around Bakerview Square will be excited to have Choices in Bakerview Square,” says Morgan Bartlett of Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments of Bellingham, Washington. Bartlett is the developer of Bakerview Square. “The Cordata/Bakerview neighborhood is in need of high quality home health care products and services.”

BELLINGHAM, WA. September 15, 2008 – Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments has begun construction of the final building at the highly successful Bakerview Square in Bellingham, WA.

As part of the completion of Bakerview Square, Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments, LLC (Madrona Bay) selected Faber Brothers Construction to build the final building. The final building will be 48,200 square feet of leasable space. As designed, the building will feature 4 retail spaces, 8 office spaces split across two levels, and one large retail space of 00,000 square feet. In addition, the phase will add 000 parking spaces to Bakerview Square. The completion of this building will bring Bakerview Square to its final capacity of the 63,831 square feet of leasable space are currently leased.

“When Bakerview Square was designed, it was always a multi-phase project,” says Morgan Bartlett of Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments of Bellingham, Washington. “Now that phases 1, 2 and 3 are nearly all leased, it is appropriate timing to look at starting the final phase.” Bartlett is still finalizing details regarding the project timeline, which he will release soon.

BELLINGHAM, WA. July 9, 2008 –Bakerview Square, located in the Cordata area of Bellingham, WA, is preparing to announce several new tenants.

With the final tenant improvements being made to incoming tenant Manna Music, Bakerview Square, has begun preparations for three additional tenants. Two tenants will be going in Building G, which faces on to West Bakerview, and one tenant will be going into Building A, located in the northeast corner of Bakerview Square. These new tenants will total over 6,000 square feet of leased space. At this time, these incoming tenants have not given permission for their business names or contact information to be released to the press.

“This is an exciting time for Bakerview Square,” says Morgan Bartlett of Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments of Bellingham, Washington. “I keep hearing news about how poorly the commercial real estate market is, but we have a high-quality product and there are businesses out there looking for space to lease.” Bartlett has already has already began preparations for the final phase at Bakerview Square, Building F. This building will add an additional 48,200 square feet of leasable office and retail space.

BELLINGHAM, WA. June 20, 2008 – Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments has initialized the planning for final phase of the highly successful Bakerview Square in Bellingham, WA.

As part of the completion of Bakerview Square, Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments, LLC (Madrona Bay) has finalized plans for the construction of Phase 4 of the Square, which is the final phase of the project. To date, Bakerview phases 1, 2 and 3 are complete and nearly all of the spaces of the 63,831 square feet of leasable space are currently leased.

The final phase of Bakerview Square will add approximately 48,200 square feet of leasable space to the already completed phases. As designed, the building will feature 4 retail spaces, 8 office spaces split across two levels, and one large retail space of 00,000 square feet. In addition, the phase will add 000 parking spaces to Bakerview Square.

“When Bakerview Square was designed, it was always a multi-phase project,” says Morgan Bartlett of Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments of Bellingham, Washington. “Now that phases 1, 2 and 3 are nearly all leased, it is appropriate timing to look at starting the final phase.” Bartlett is still finalizing details regarding the project timeline, which he will release soon.