Just a few blocks long, Old Bellevue is a whimsical place with brick lined sidewalks, floral planters, and cafes that spill onto the street. The water is just a few minutes away by foot, and the views of Lake Washington are especially stunning after a scoop of Molly Moon’s ice cream – a woman owned business that defines the regional ice cream culture. In the mornings, Main Street is quiet with a few early walkers, coffee in hand. By late afternoon, the doors open, music dances from the windows, and the neighborhood comes out to play. Here, a growing number of women-owned and women-led businesses are shaping that experience into a great time out in Bellevue.
A little history..
The Old Bellevue Merchants Association (OBMA) unofficially began in the 1980s, when business owners on this main stretch of town began a culture of collaborating. In 2012, OBMA officially formed and the group of business owners gather weekly to ideate and curate fun community events, such as wine walks and holiday entertainment. And increasingly, it’s a place shaped by women. Listen to our podcast episode hosted by our marketing manager Trey Jackson with guest Anthony Mackay of OBMA, featuring all these spaces:…