In this episode of Issaquah Buzz, Autumn Monahan welcomes Alexis Fitzsimmons, Issaquah’s new Economic Development Manager. Alexis shares her background in business attraction, retention, and workforce development, and her excitement about joining the community.
We also dive into: * Retail Gossip: A new luxury men’s clothing store opening in Gilman Village * Burger Master Update: Construction progress and what to expect in 2026 * Family Fun: Indoor Sand Garden play space now open * Tourism Spotlight: Lake Sammamish State Park ranked a top Puget Sound attraction * Salmon Days Preview: Parade, vendors, dock dogs, live music, Sasquatch photo booth, food favorites, and more!
Whether you’re new to town or a longtime local, this episode is packed with insights, updates, and all the excitement leading up to Issaquah’s biggest celebration of the year.
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Issaquah Buzz Ep. 34: Visit Issaquah, New Indoor Play Area, Wine Me Up & Much More
In Episode 34 of Issaquah Buzz: Autumn Monahan sits down with guest Co-Host Christy Garrard, Executive Director of Visit Issaquah, to chat about all things business in Issaquah. Like family-friendly spots like Sand Gardens and Kid Strong, to the debut of JoJo’s Café and all the BUZZ around Wine Me Up in Gilman Village, there’s plenty happening in Issaquah! We also highlight upcoming events including the Wine & Art Walk, Culture Fest, Salmon on Sunset, the Issaquah Open Studio Tour, and more.
✨ Business Spotlight: Wine Me Up – a locally owned wine bar with a fresh vibe, small-business collaborations, and an unforgettable guest experience.
👉 For more events and things to do, check out visitissaquahwa.com.
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Issaquah Buzz Ep. 34: Visit Issaquah, New Indoor Play Area, Wine Me Up & Much More
In Episode 34 of Issaquah Buzz: Autumn Monahan sits down with guest Co-Host Christy Garrard, Executive Director of Visit Issaquah, to chat about all things business in Issaquah. Like family-friendly spots like Sand Gardens and Kid Strong, to the debut of JoJo’s Café and all the BUZZ around Wine Me Up in Gilman Village, there’s plenty happening in Issaquah! We also highlight upcoming events including the Wine & Art Walk, Culture Fest, Salmon on Sunset, the Issaquah Open Studio Tour, and more.
✨ Business Spotlight: Wine Me Up – a locally owned wine bar with a fresh vibe, small-business collaborations, and an unforgettable guest experience.
👉 For more events and things to do, check out visitissaquahwa.com
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Issaquah Buzz Ep. 33: New Businesses, Farmers Market Week & Roller Skating at Pickering Barn
Join host Autumn Monahan and guest host Kelli Diann-Gordon as they dive into Issaquah’s latest business buzz! In this episode, they highlight exciting new spots like JoJo’s Café, Wine Me Up, and Lake Sammamish Paddle Company, plus updates on the Cleanscapes store and Evolve Clinic. They also preview Farmers Market Week, celebrate the market’s 35th anniversary, and share details on the new roller skating pop-ups at Pickering Barn. 👉 Stay connected to your community and get the inside scoop on all things Issaquah!
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🚨 Emergency Buzz: Uwajimaya Eyes Issaquah!
In this special breaking edition of Issaquah Buzz, Autumn Monahan shares exciting news—Uwajimaya, the beloved Asian grocery store, is planning to open a new location in Issaquah! Learn about the proposed move into the former Rite Aid space and what this means for foodies and families across town. Stay tuned for future updates.
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