New WSB sponsor: Alki Mail and Dispatch, celebrating 20 years!

This afternoon we welcome a new WSB sponsor that’s about to celebrate a milestone: Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Alki Mail and Dispatch, and they’re throwing a party tomorrow evening to celebrate. More on that shortly – first, here’s what Alki Mail and Dispatch wants you to know about their business: Proprietor Don Wahl (second from right) says it’s not just the convenience of all their services – get your mail, send a package, grab some coffee, use a computer – in one place, he also believes his business has thrived for 20 years because people want somewhere to connect with others – even in our world of so much screen time, you need face time too and that’s what happens at Alki Mail and Dispatch. Don says that’s what keeps people coming back – the fact that people know you, and know what you need. He describes Alki Mail and Dispatch as being like “Cheers” – where everybody knows your name, only with caffeine instead of alcohol. Recalling his business’s beginnings, Don says fax machines and computers and copiers cost a lot 20 years ago, so he saw a real opportunity, and his late partner Don Cavanaugh had owned a similar business, so they thought they could make a go of it. Indeed they did – on the beach for 15 years, and now for 5 years at a location Wahl owns. You’ll find Alki Mail and Dispatch at 4701 SW Admiral Way (map) – online at www.alkimail.com – and on Twitter, where customers can find out when the mail’s in, at @alkimail. Tomorrow night’s party, by the way, is 5-8 pm – stop in and say hi! We thank Alki Mail and Dispatch for sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news on WSB; find our sponsor team, and info on joining, all here.

5 Replies to "New WSB sponsor: Alki Mail and Dispatch, celebrating 20 years!"

  • onceachef November 16, 2009 (5:01 pm)

    Somebody forgot to say “cheese”! :)

  • Jose November 16, 2009 (6:31 pm)

    Welcome Don, Erin, Luann, Josh and company! Best MB store in Seattle.

  • Leroy November 16, 2009 (8:26 pm)

    Good on ya Donny – wow – 20 years? You must have started your business as a teenager!

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  • ZippyDogs November 16, 2009 (9:03 pm)

    Don (and crew) – CONGRATULATIONS! Huge accomplishment when you really think about it, cuz that is like 140 in Dog Years!! ~woof from ZippyDogs.

  • Michael Stusser November 17, 2009 (12:08 am)

    These guys really are fantastic and helpful. Having an espresso machine nearby is also a damn fine bonus. Great business!

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