Warren and Katherine Allen: Washington

2025 NC Main Street Champion

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“We were looking for office space — somewhere affordable and walkable. When my business partner, Harrison Boyd, and I found something on Washington's waterfront, then we made the move from Greenville. The friendly but quiet atmosphere let us focus on building our business and provides great local talent.

Washington is special for multiple reasons, but its people are its best feature—they’re the reason we came and the reason we stayed. My favorite mornings are spent pushing our one-year-old in a stroller along the quiet streets as the sun rises over the river. Being part of this community means giving back.

We’ve invested in restoring downtown by creating 1906 Bistro & Bourbons, West Main Vacation Rentals, and renovating the Elite Truck office. Washington’s potential is incredible, and we are proud to be part of its growth. When one business succeeds, we all rise together. “Stated Warren Allen who added,

“Being named the 2025 Main Street Champion is an honor, the credit belongs to my wife, Katherine, our family, our teams, and the people working every day to make Washington better. We are fortunate and grateful for this community and the people we have chosen to surround us. This town isn’t just where we do business. It’s home.“

Washington is honored to name Warren and Katherine Allen as their 2025 Main Street Champions.