By Edmond Ortiz
The latest San Antonio-area business openings are highlighted by the relocation of a motorcycle manufacturer from California to New Braunfels, a new multimedia content studio in Boerne, and Southtown welcoming a new record store and a larger space for a pet-centric destination.
Additionally, The Local SATX has unveiled a new, free route for downtown residents and visitors, and a North Side venue for independent vendors suddenly shutters.
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Boerne Content Studio
The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce scheduled an April 16 grand opening and ribbon-cutting event for Boerne Content Studio, a creative marketing studio that specializes in branded video production, photography, podcasting, and social media strategy. The studio also offers collaborative space for local creatives.
232 Market Ave., Boerne
The Local SATX
The local microtransit provider held an April 9 event with the San Antonio Economic Development Department and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to launch a new downtown-area route. The River North Loop route offers free, fast rides among various neighborhood spots, such as Make Ready Market, El Camino food park, Mila Coffee, Pumpers, River North Icehouse, San Antonio Museum of Art, and Hops & Hounds.
The Waggery
The owners of this pet boutique and dog grooming spot hosted an April 3 grand opening at their new Southtown location. The Waggery, which originally opened near Madison Square Park, offers a variety of dog and cat food, feeding supplies, accessories, chews, treats, supplements, CBD treatments, leashes, collars and more. A range of grooming packages are available, too.
715 S. St. Mary’s St. (210-444-9140)
Room 13 Records
A March 14 grand opening party took place for this new Southtown record shop, which is located inside the Freight Event Venue. Room 13 buys, sells and trades records, and offers a collection of merchandise. Record Store Day activities and specials will be available April 18.
1913 S. Flores St., Suite B (210-757-3266)
Kodlin USA
Len Kodlin and Holger Mohr, the founders of this custom motorcycle design and manufacturing company, hosted a March 26 grand opening party to celebrate the relocation of their headquarters from California to New Braunfels.
6410 FM 1102, Bldg. 7, Unit 700, New Braunfels
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Painted Tree Boutiques
The national chain of indoor marketplaces abruptly closed, with company officials citing escalating operating costs, changing market conditions, and shifts in shopping habits as reasons for the closure of all venues. Company officials said that April 13 was the final day of business.
Painted Tree locations such as the San Antonio property at the Park North retail center housed dozens of independent vendors that offer various items, such as apparel, accessors, home decorations, food, and pet toys and treats. Many merchants reported being shocked by the sudden announcement, and having had to quickly remove their products.
In the wake of Painted Tree’s local closure, other local marketplaces such as Blanco Market SATX and The Weekend Market at Arbor Park are invited affected vendors for participation in their weekly or periodical markets.
Basila Frocks, a West Side mixed-use development, will host a pre-Fiesta vendor market especially designed for former Painted Tree vendors noon-6 p.m. April 17 at 502 N. Zarzamora St.
