Showing posts with label small business. Show all posts
Showing posts with label small business. Show all posts

Today’s Business –CKO Kickboxing-Seattle

Monday, April 8, 2013

Katy is getting wrapped up
for an evening workout,
    copyright-Marc Weinberg
CKO Kickboxing-SEATTLE
Text and photography 
by Marc Weinberg

News in Brief ..… tone your body, burn fat and live a healthier life. What a great idea when we are in this bright and warming time of year. Complement this season with a commitment to health and recreation. 

Set a new standard for the year. Meet and make friends with people who are committed to staying healthy. With this ‘quality of life’ activity you won’t have to think about your New Year’s resolution since you’ll be living and feeling your best throughout the entire year. 

Serious contenders taking charge of their lives
copyright Marc Weinberg
Who’s in Charge - Garett Renon, owner of CKO Kickboxing-Seattle came to Shoreline from New Mexico with his wife, who is in the Navy and stationed at Everett. Garett has been a personal trainer and fitness trainer including more than five years with a military fitness program.

Garett moved here and started his business in July 2012. He is committed to coaching clients to being fit. He says a fit body can change your entire outlook on life and conditioning can become a joy like any other physical activity or sport as you master the elements of this training routine. Other staff coaches at CKO Kickboxing-Seattle include Rod, Robert, Jessica and Danielle. Each offers a unique special flair and commitment to your success. 

Women outnumbers men the night of Marc's visit
copyright Marc Weinberg
What’s it all about? Cardio Kickboxing provides a routine that promotes muscle growth and strengthening which can contribute to positive bone density and cardiac health.

As a bonus, learn about practicing proper nutrition so you will also burn fat efficiently. And in today’s busy life style no one wants to spend more time than necessary conditioning their body. Cardio kickboxing makes very efficient use of your time and with only 3-4 one hour workouts a week you’ll feel great, says Garett. 

Muscle and Fitness Magazine rates Fitness and Kickboxing as the number one fat burner, with over 1.200 calories burned during a one hour class! At CKO you will be burning fat and toning up by punching and kicking a real, hanging heavy bag. You won’t be alone. By joining a class and having an instructor/coach you’ll have the support and supervision necessary to learn the moves that make a difference as you enjoy yourself with new like-minded friends. 

Punching his way to another successful evening,
Jon shares his testimonial
copyright Marc Weinberg

Getting on Board - Before you’d buy a new car you would expect to take a ‘test drive,’ You can do that at CKO Kickboxing-SEATTLE. Garett offers a FREE- 3 consecutive day trial period. 

You’ll either “love it,” or leave it. This is an open offer now, but may not be available forever. Call Garett at 206-402-3847. Don’t just observe a class -- join one on this FREE trial basis

To do that you can simply enroll as a guest either by phone or in person. When you do that be sure to mention enrollment code: SAN101 for a special thank you from Garett and the team so they will know you heard about them from the Shoreline Area News

Location: CKO Kickboxing, 15901 Westminster Way, Shoreline 98133 (You’ll find CKO Kickboxing in the shopping center shared by Sears (lower level) Marshalls and Aaron Brothers Framing.) 

Contact: Garett Renon, Owner and Head Coach – 206-402-3847 Website
Garett says…… We just finished up a 10-week challenge. General blog will be out shortly but here is a testimonial.

For other business articles by Marc Weinberg, see the Features section on the main webpage and select Today's Business,


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Today’s Business – Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Bright lights and friendly people at Menchie's

Text and photography by Marc Weinberg

New to Shoreline, but not the rest of the world; we’re lucky to smile because we now have one!  With stores from Australia and Japan to England, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, Menchie’s is now also right here in town. You all know where the Fred Meyers is at 185th St and Aurora ….. so go across Aurora and you’ll find Menchie’s in the southern part of the large parking area in Gateway Plaza. 

Evening at Menchie's

There’s something about Menchie's that will make you smile when you enter the store. Notice how you sort of perk up with the brilliant colors, upbeat music and bright lighting. That’s the idea. It’s a fun and sparkling atmosphere and you are guaranteed to find 16 flavors to choose from every day from the more than 100 that are in their recipe book. If you can’t decide, just take a little ‘sampler cup’ and go for it! 

Filling up with goodies

One great feature is that you don’t have to begin by deciding if you want a small, medium, large, or supersize like other places. There’s only one container and you fill it up as much or as little as you wish. But don’t forget to top it off with your selection of some of the 50 toppings and 4 sauces. There are lots of fruits to select from as well as low fat, milk free, sugar free, low carb products. If you’d like your container to include a waffle cone they have that too. And during the month of March they are having ‘Waffle Cone Madness’ which means the cone is FREE (normally $1). 

Weigh your selection

And speaking of cost, there is one price. No matter what you put in your cup, Menchie’s weighs your selection of goodies and it’s all 45 cents per ounce. So get a container, walk up to a machine and select any number of flavors or make a swirl of two choices. It’s all up to you.

What you’ll also find there are really friendly, happy people, both among the 13 staff members employed as well as the customers. Between the music and the gathering of friends and families you’ll be surprised how enjoyable and uplifting the atmosphere can be. It could even be Seattle’s remedy for the winter drizzle. But watch out, it’s also the solution for blue sky and sunshine when thirsts need to be quenched and cold thrilling flavors make the difference.

Find Menchie’s and you find a friend at the counter or at a table. The nicest people seem to be there.  Make a date, plan a party or just fly in solo. Please tell them you heard about Menchie’s in the Shoreline Area News.


Today's Business is a new feature by local writer and photographer Marc Weinberg.  For more of Marc’s photography go here.


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Today's Business: Euro Deli - Lakomka

Monday, January 21, 2013

Euro Deli Lakomka
Photo by Marc Weinberg


Euro Deli - Lakomka, 20011 Aurora Ave. North in Shoreline -  (NW corner of 200th and Aurora)
By Marc Weinberg

I know many people who emigrated to the United States. For those who were at least teenagers at that time they left their country,  one thing they all seem to have in common is that they miss certain foods and beverages. I often hear  comments about the bread in the US isn't as good as....,  or I can't find the cheese we used to have with....., or why don't we have the smoked fish or beer I remember having with my family and friends. And so it goes like that.


Flavors from another culture at the Euro Deli
Photo by Marc Weinberg

Here's the perfect chance for some enterprising people to fill the void for not only emigrants from other countries, but to promote the interest in flavors for another culture to long time residents of the US.

And that's exactly what Maria and Gino have created with Euro Deli - Lakomka (translation = gourmet). Euro Deli Lakomka is on Aurora Ave N. just north of 200th St near the NW corner, 20011 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5478. Hours Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sunday 12-6pm.


You'll be surprised by the variety of meats and cheeses
Photo by Marc Weinberg

For a small store you'll be surprised by the variety of meats, cheeses and other flavors in the cold cases. Then there are shelves of everyday and specialty foods, candies and drinks. My particular favorites are the breads and rolls imported from Germany.

I don't know how they do it, but Gino has me hooked on one bread. Now I don't even have to go in to find out if he has a fresh one for me. I just call and ask for him to pop one in the oven and I stop by around 4pm and there it is - still warm and waiting for me. I love it. Yes, I mean the bread, but also the special friendship and chat I have with Maria and Gino. One day I happened to tell Gino I was remodeling my garage and for a few weeks after he never failed to ask 'how is the garage project going?'  In our hurried world and big crowded stores, even though you may go to them often, it isn't the same as going to 'your deli' and having a chat with the folks behind the counter.

Give Euro Deli Lakomka a try. Experiment with some of the foods if you're not familiar with them.  You may even be eating something like it now and don't know where it originated.  Learn something new about foreign flavors and tell your friends. I'm sure you will like it. And please, be sure to say 'hi' to Gino and Maria and tell them you heard about them from me. 


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Alive Juice Bar grand opening in Ballinger Village Saturday, Sept 11

Tuesday, September 7, 2010


Next to 24 Hr Fitness
Front bar - Alive Juice Bar
Lounge
Alive Juice Bar - wall

Alive Juice Bar, which opened for business in June of this year, will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, September 11.

Seasonal menu offerings include smoothies, protein shakes, juices, hot cider and tea, energy bars, and salads that are prepared fresh daily. All recipes are developed by Alive Juice Bar employees, with no added sugar in their products.

Their goal is to offer nutritious, creatively diverse, and delicious hot and cold drinks at affordable prices and convenience for the customer, in a warm and inviting setting

Specials for the Grand Opening on Saturday:
From 10am-noon, there will be a book signing and sale featuring Cherie Calbom and her new book (sold out on Amazon.com), The Juice Lady's Turbo Diet. More information here.
  • $1.00 all day for students (ID required). 
  • Free homemade protein-fiber bar with each drink purchase 
  • Free samples of quinoa salad and homemade dressing all day. 

The Alive Juice Bar is located next to the 24 Hr Fitness gym in Ballinger Village on Ballinger Way.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6 am - 11 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 am - 11 pm.

Table and lounge seating are available, with free Wi-Fi.



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