In retail business news, projects that have recently opened or are soon to open include:
- Early Berds Café & Coffee was announced to make its debut March 13 at 202 N. Third St. on the edge of Hamilton’s German Village.
- 7 Brew launched work this month on a new site at 1412 Main St.
- Buffalo Wild Wings GO is expected to open “very soon” at 1426 Main St. in the existing Kroger strip center between Jersey Mike’s and Tropical Smoothie, city officials said Thursday.
- Reading-based Blend Artistry said Thursday it plans to open Salon Blend at 316 Main St. in Rossville Flats in April.
- Pickle 4 Life opened March 2 at 786 NW Washington Blvd.
- QuikTrip plans to wrap up construction at the corner of High Street and Ohio 4 by this summer.
In downtown and mixed-use projects news:
- COhatch is preparing for a mid- to late April opening at 219 High St. following an $8 million investment, with furniture delivery scheduled for Monday.
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
- The Municipal Hotel is awaiting a lender appraisal to finalize construction financing, while the dual-branded Hilton project at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North High Street is working through financing for its $28 million investment.
- The Shuler-Benninghofen redevelopment is expected to close on the property this spring, with construction anticipated later this summer, representing another $28 million investment.
- Crawford Hoying plans to begin demolition at the former Cohen Recycling site by June 30, pending award of a $1 million state brownfield grant. The overall project represents a transformational $150 million redevelopment, with demolition targeted for completion by the end of this year.
Hufford said Hamilton’s industrial growth remains “particularly strong.” Here’s a look at progress on several commercial sector projects and recently announced moves expected to come later this year:
- The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub at 101 Knightsbridge Drive, celebrated its opening with a February ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tours. Backed by a $33 million investment from Miami University, Hufford said AM Hub is already being recognized as “a national model for workforce and industry collaboration.”
- SencorpWhite, which is relocating from Sweden and Massachusetts to Hamilton, is set to wrap up construction at 3024 Symmes Road “any day now” following state incentive approval for its $16 million investment, according to city officials. The project will bring 230 jobs and approximately $20 million in new payroll.
- Salvagnini America has secured state incentives for a $6 million expansion adding 28 jobs, with construction expected later this year. The $9 million expansion will retain 118 existing jobs, including 50 jobs across the country, and add $2.6 million to the local payroll.
- Darana Hybrid is preparing permit submissions for a $20 million expansion that will create 55 new jobs.
- The new VA Clinic at 7215 Gateway Ave. opened at the end of January following a $13 million investment and employs between 30 and 50 full-time staff providing comprehensive healthcare services.
“Together, these projects reflect continued confidence in Hamilton’s growth trajectory and long-term economic vitality,” Hufford said.
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