Chamber Ambassadors Cut Ribbon for The Shed and B.Linked on Sullivan Drive

Chamber Ambassadors gathered with owner Megan Klein at 6274 Sullivan Drive NW as the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce formally welcomed two new small businesses sharing a single storefront: The Shed on Sullivan and B.Linked Permanent Jewelry. The dual opening brings a combination of baby and toddler clothing, gifts and home items alongside custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry to the Sullivan Drive corridor.

The ceremony, held January 20, 2026, included a photograph of the Ambassadors with Klein and served as a public introduction to the businesses' opening timelines and variable hours. Both ventures are operating on a flexible schedule as they establish regular patterns of trade and customer flow, and residents are advised to confirm hours in advance before visiting.

Economically, the co-location model reduces overhead for a new entrepreneur and increases the likelihood that the space will sustain consistent foot traffic. For a small market like Beltrami County, clustered retail offerings can amplify the local multiplier effect, keeping more consumer dollars circulating within the community. The Shed on Sullivan targets young families with apparel and household items, while B.Linked offers a niche service likely to draw repeat customers and gift purchasers; the combination broadens the storefront’s appeal across age groups and purchase intents.

The Chamber Ambassadors’ involvement underscores the local-business ecosystem’s emphasis on visibility and networking. Ribbon-cuttings are routine tools in municipal and chamber-level economic development, functioning as low-cost marketing events that connect entrepreneurs to customers, fellow proprietors and civic leaders. For residents, the openings mean new retail choices close to home and incremental contributions to local sales tax receipts and employment opportunities, particularly in retail and service roles.

The longer-term significance lies in signaling continued entrepreneurial activity along Sullivan Drive. New small businesses can anchor additional commercial investment by demonstrating viable demand. Shared spaces like this one also reflect adaptive strategies for small-business resilience amid changing consumer habits, where experiential services and curated merchandise often outperform commoditized offerings.

For residents, the immediate takeaway is practical: these two businesses are now taking customers at 6274 Sullivan Drive NW, with hours that may vary as the owner settles operations. For the local economy, the ribbon-cutting is a small but tangible sign of private-sector vitality. Expect the storefront to evolve as Klein fine-tunes services and schedules, and watch for further community events as the businesses become established.