News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
Three friends started a business in Grand Coulee a year ago, and it's growing. From left, Shirley Palanuk, Fawn Brashears and Carlene Worsham stand in their Sweet Pickens store in Grand Coulee, full of items found or made locally. - Scott Hunter photo
The Billups family cuts the red ribbon on Grand Opening Day of the new location for their Billups Sub Co. shop on Main Street in Grand Coulee. Cairo, 6, and Liberty, 4, try to get leverage from below while Neshia and Jesse work together to get the job done. To the left, chamber director Nancy Zimmerman-Boord holds the ribbon – which she brought, along with the giant novelty scissors. The celebratory ribbon cutting was attended by Grand Coulee's mayor and two council members. - Renata Rollins photo
Two fairly new Grand Coulee businesses have had such success that they've moved to bigger spaces this year - Sweet Pickens and Billups Sub Co.
Three friends started a business in Grand Coulee a year ago, and it's growing. Shirley Palanuk, Fawn Brashears and Carlene Worsham make the most of their eye(s) for value among a population full of talented makers.
They curate items for sale from 25 vendors. They had to limit suppliers to that number because they were out of room, again. They have a waiting list.
They'd already moved, in May, from 17 Midway. But now their 2,500-square-foot space at 1 Spokane Way is already full of items, each unique.
Palanuk, who owns the building, said they could fill it even if it were twice the size.
"There's a real need for this here," Brashears said.
They're celebrating this week with sweet treats and beverages on Sept. 26th, Fudge Friday on the 27th, and a sidewalk sale on the 28th.
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