Mary Hurley, owner of the cards and stationary store Best Regards on Market Street, has announced she will close her business after 16 years in Ballard.
Best Regards, a cards and stationary store at 2242 N.W. Market St., will be closing its doors in the near future.
The slumping economy is playing a large part in her decision to close the store, owner Mary Hurley said in an email.
Hurley, a past president of the Ballard District Council, said a pending hike in her lease due to the sale of the building has also impacted her decision.
"Since last fall, it's been really tough to keep it together," she said.
She is sending out flyers to downtown Ballard businesses to let them know today, May 11.
There will be a store-wide clearance sale for the public May 14.
Hurley said she will miss the store and her customers, though, as a Ballard resident, she will still see them around the neighborhood.
"I've thoroughly enjoyed being here," she said.
Best Regards has been in business for the past 16 years in Ballard.
Best Regards joins a growing list of Ballard businesses that have had to shutter due to the economy. This includes Austin Cantina, All the King's Flags, Annabelle's Consignment and Antiques, Bella's Best, Mandrakes, Hollywood Video, Gordo's, Energy Espresso and others.
