New on the Plateau business scene | Enumclaw and Bonney Lake

A new martial arts school, diesel vehicle service business and a hot new candle business have come to the Plateau.

Black Belt Academy strives to teach martial arts with Christian principles

Enumclaw’s Moss CTA Black Belt Academy strives to provide clients with martial arts training with Christian principles.

Under owner/manager Christian Moss, the staff offers traditional taekwondo, open hand self-defense, balance, coordination, self-confidence, respect and weapons training. There’s a Tiny Tiger program for kids ages 4 to 7 and another program for youth 8 to 14, as well as training for adults of all ages.

The local operation is part of the Christian Taekwondo Association, based in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The owners also have a studio in Hawaii.

Address: 856 Cole St., Enumclaw

Hours: 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Phone: 253-326-1764

Website: mosscta.com

Email: mosscta@gmail.com

Familiar faces providing truck care at Plateau Diesel Performance

Diesel pickup owners will be happy to see the familiar professionals they have trusted for years are now together at Plateau Diesel Performance. The staff began service customers in February and anticipate adding more shop space during the coming months to meet customer demand.

Caring for vehicles are Mike Sateren, Chuck Arnold, Sam Ellis, Ryan Jones and Mike Ramos.  In addition, Megan Foshaug will be helping the company grow from her home in Texas; she has helped her father (Arnold) with their vehicles since the 1980s.

The staff’s written goal is “to care for their customers’ vehicles as if they were their own.”

Address: 2551 Cole St., Enumclaw

Phone: 1-844-634-3735 (844-6DIESEL)

Website: www.plateaudiesel.com

Wicked Wax provides U.S.-made product from Lake Tapps location

The Wicked Wax Co., manufacturer of 100 percent U.S. beeswax and soy wax candles, has been launched by owner Somvong Dill of Lake Tapps.

Dill notes his products have a long burn time and provide a warm ambience to any room. There are products designed specially for men that have been a hit. Tea lights and tins can be personalized with special messages, making them popular for weddings, bachelorette parties, baby showers and more.

Orders are placed online and can be picked up by the customer, delivered locally or shipped to U.S. addresses.

Phone: 206-478-3746

Website: www.thewickedwaxco.com

Email: Shop@thewickedwaxco.com