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A Number of New (and Existing) Businesses Will Soon Call Main Street Home

Seven new businesses are in the process of moving to the downtown area, while two existing downtown businesses plan to expand.

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Get ready to see a lot of those empty storefronts on Main Street filling up in the coming weeks and months, as seven new businesses have recently opened or are under construction in the downtown area, while two existing businesses are expanding. 

According to information provided by the Downtown Manchester Special Services District, the following businesses either have recently moved or in the process of moving to the downtown area: 

  • , Manchester Community College's planned downtown arts and education center, will open at 903 Main St. on July 13. MCC on Main will play host to a variety of arts, entertainment and educational classes, as well as monthly events, activities and local happenings. 
  • , currently located at 777 Main St., is at work transforming the former Bike Shop space at 681 Main St. into its new home. 

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  • But Frame Dimensions space won't be vacant for long, as is in the process of converting the space at 775 Main St., the former home of Formal’s Inn, into Main Street's newest restaurant, with some of the establishment occupying a portion of the former Frame Dimensions space as well. Filomena's currently has a location at 267 East Center St. 

  • is moving back to Main Street from its current location at 50 Purnell Place. The new location, 881 Main St., includes a new show room, expanded area for private and group instruction and a performance area.

  • Canine Quality Care, a pet grooming business specializing in small breeds, recently opened at 23 Oak St.

  • In Touch Personal Wellness Center also recently opened a second location in the downtown area, at 18 Bissell St., offering massage therapy, Reiki sessions and classes, life coaching and a men's wellness program.

  • Rock House BBQ & Wings will soon be opening at 631 Main St.

  • The former Chau's Restaurant space at 964 Main St. will soon be home to a new Vietnamese restaurant called Bui. According to the owner, the son of Chau's owners, the new restaurant will carry on the tradition of "excellent food and service" established by Chau's.

  • BKY Gowns, which specializes in vintage bridal gowns, bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses, is also in the process of expanding its new location at 785 Main St.

    • “We are delighted to see the range of new businesses opening in our downtown and doubly pleased to see some of our existing businesses choose to expand and grow in this commercial neighborhood," said Downtown Special Services District ManagerTana Parseliti in a statement. “There is no question that the opening of MCC on Main - Manchester Community College's Arts and Education Center - in the heart of the downtown has created a sense of optimism and positive momentum.”

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