Business of the Quarter

BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER | 2012 – Quarter 1 | Anytime Fitness

The Elma Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors presented the Business of the Quarter Award, for the first quarter of 2012, to Elma Anytime Fitness owners, Tim Bellon and Ken Evans. President , Rick Jensen, presented the plaque at the Elma Chamber Meeting, March 14th held at the Microtel Inn & Suites.

Tim and Ken have been involved in fitness throughout their lives and always wanted to open a gym in the Elma area. Both are originally from Elma and live in Elma. Their goal was to open their gym close to home with no commute, providing a service for friends, family and community. However, due to franchise rules the first gym was opened in Tumwater.

Ken & Tim found a location in Tumwater, bought their franchise license, some gym equipment and opened a gym. It was a success, and that success gave them the ability to open the doors of a second gym in Lacey. Those two paved the way for the Elma Anytime Fitness.

Construction for the new Elma Anytime Fitness building started in March of 2011. During the planning period it was very important to Ken and Tim to use local contractors as much as possible. They officially opened for business on Feb 9th 2011.

Ken Evans said “It’s been really great to have a business that not only supports our families, but also allows us the time to spend with our wives and kids. Working and owning businesses (2) in the Olympia area can lead to some very long days, add the commute and it seems like the day has ended. Working in Elma close to the schools and close to home has been great for us and our families.”

Anytime Fitness currently has 16 employees at the Elma location, most are part time and 8 are close to full time. The jobs include; childcare, janitorial, (hired to inspire) member management team, club managers, book keeping and accounting, along with membership sales. Local contractors are hired to do jobs like window cleaning, window paining, parking lot maintenance, grounds maintenance, landscaping, club vending machines, mini storage rentals, club paper products, and bottled water service.

Tim and Ken never stop looking for new opportunities for growth and expansion. Their goal is to have five locations within the next few years, along with the construction of an aquatics center located next to Elma Anytime Fitness.

222 W. Main Elma , WA 98541
(360) 482-3055

Elma Chamber of Commerce

222 W Main St, Elma, WA 98541