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The Business

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The Business, a retail experiment (whose past employees include Karl Blau and Phil Elverum), was founded in 1978 by Anacortes legend Glen DesJardins. In its humble beginnings The Business carried everything from stained glass and books to bird seed and photography equipment. Bret Lunsford (Beat Happening, D+) owned The Business from 1995-2004, when it was home to KNW-YR-OWN. Liz and Jensen Lovelett owned the store from 2005-2010 and moved it to its new home in the historical downtown district. Currently owned by Nick Rennis (The Drink Up Honey, Indie Street) The Business continues to culture Anacortes via its selection of new and used LPs, 45s, CDs, DVDs and more. Additionally, the store is now the direct retail distributor for K Records, KNW-YR-OWN, Marriage, Modern Documents, and P.W. Elverum & Sun. The Business has been an oasis for countless local musicians and craftsman for years – you name it and we’ll promote it. We also have a great venue for free in-stores – please check our events for more information and our current schedule.
Address:
402 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221, United States of America
Phone: 360-293-9788
Email: nick@thebusinessanacortes.com
Directions:
From I-5: Take the Anacortes/San Juan Ferry exit in Burlington and head west on Hwy. 20 towards Anacortes. In about 15-20 miles - Hwy. 20 spurs onto Commercial Avenue in Anacortes -head to your right. Follow ComAve until you get to 4th Street. We are on the SW corner of 4th and Commercial.