Hate to see this dealership go, were great to deal with, parts and service for me anyway, I purchased quite a bit from them, great place to stop in and chat, and made me feel more welcome than two Canadian dealerships I go to. Thanks Greg and staff for your service, hope to get out there before the end of October.
This Press Release is going out today. But I want to personal thank each & everyone of you for being who you are and supporting this dealership. I want to invite each of you so we can share stories and reminiscence about the past
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Thanks for riding Harley-Davidson Motorcycles!
Greg Head, Owner
Mt. Baker Harley-Davidson closing Bellingham store
Mt. Baker Harley-Davidson in Bellingham will be closing this fall, owner Greg Head announced today.
Head, owner of Mt. Baker Harley-Davidson at 1421 N. State St., said, "It was a difficult decision to close. We've been successful since I took over in early 2010 due to fantastic employees and tremendously loyal Harley-Davidson riders." Head adds, "With our lease ending soon, we first considered a new and larger location. However, in working with Harley-Davidson, a market analysis revealed limited opportunities for further growth."
"The decision to close has been very personal for us since many of the employees and customers are considered close friends. It's been a pleasure serving our customers and we thank them," said Head.
Mt. Baker Harley-Davidson has 10 employees and some will be offered opportunities at other Harley-Davidson dealerships. All of the employees will receive assistance from the WorkSource Whatcom Career Center in seeking jobs and learning about available benefits and resources.
As for himself, Head said, "I feel honored to have been a Harley-Davidson dealer and our family looks forward to exploring other ways we can help more riders experience Harley-Davidson, the culture and the lifestyle it provides."
Since Head became owner of Mt. Baker Harley-Davidson, the store has supported numerous nonprofit organizations locally, including Toys for Tots, Lighthouse Mission and Agape House, WomenCare Shelter, Boys and Girls Club, Whatcom Humane Society, Whatcom County Hospice Foundation, and the Ryan Stiles Celebrity Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Burned Children Recovery Foundation.
Mt. Baker Harley-Davidson will cease being a Harley-Davidson Dealership on Oct. 31.