Macrina Bakery, which supplies numerous restaurants, markets and hotels, will move its operation to Kent from Seattle this spring.
The bakery, at 1943 First Ave. S., in Seattle, will bring about 150 employees to its new location at 19215 66th Ave. S. The bakery is expected to open in April, said Ben Wolters, city economic and community development director during his report on Feb. 2 to the Kent City Council. Wolters said it’s possible the bakery might include a cafe at its Kent facility, but that has not yet been determined.
Macrina started in Seattle in 1993 and operates three Seattle cafes. The company had outgrown its current location and found a spot in the Kent Valley warehouse district.
Elsewhere
Spine Rehab Associates, 319 Washington Ave. S., a local clinic specializing in chiropractic, physical therapy, physiatry and therapeutic massage, has changed its name to PhysioHealth Clinic to better reflect its range of services. “The mission of PhysioHealth Clinic is to diagnose, manage and treat spine and joint conditions using a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach,” said Dr. Martin Hehn, director of the clinic. “By working together, we bring the expertise of complimentary medical professionals together in both clinical and administrative ways that put patients first. Changing the name of the clinic better reflects what we do.” … Grocery Outlet plans to open in the former Albertsons store on the West Hill at 26100 Pacific Highway S. The opening date has yet to be determined but the store would be the anchor tenant at the strip mall. Grocery Outlet has more than 230 stores in six states, including a location on the East Hill. … California-based U.S. Realty Partners, Inc., has bought the former Albertsons site at the Panther Lake Shopping Center as well as the rest of the strip mall. The company is working with city staff to help attract potential retailers to the112,000-square-foot site at the intersection of Southeast 208th Street and 108th Avenue Southeast. … In honor of the bank’s 100th Anniversary, Timberland Bank is offering five $1,000 scholarships to be awarded in May to graduating seniors who live in the bank’s market areas including King, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, Lewis and Grays Harbor counties. Scholarship submission requirements and complete information is available at all Timberland Bank branches or oat timberlandbank.com/100th-anniversary-scholarship.
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