With dedicated volunteers, funding efforts and a team with a vision, Kraft Building renovations are coming along beautifully. From a full time visitor’s center to retail shops to business incubator, this building will be home to businesses and services that will benefit the community and new ventures for years to come.
Hopefully you have had the opportunity to see how far the Kraft Building has come since last year. Our last newsletter left you with anticipation of locating the funding necessary to replace the badly damaged windows throughout the building. All the windows will be replaced at an estimated cost of $75,000. It is the single largest renovation expense we have encountered.
Hard work and dedication from the CDC team has created a connection with the USDA to obtain a much needed Rural Development Grant for $99,000. There’s still plenty of cleanup work to be done and we hope to be open for use by Spring of 2009. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please feel free to call for more information: 815-244-4401
By Spring 2009 we expect to have a number of businesses on the ground floor. These businesses will be part of our incubator concept. A new, small startup business can use the Kraft Building to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey, or an experienced business can take steps to grow. Beginning business basics will be provided along with marketing, exposure and affordable amenities such as Internet, telephone, office machines, private space, common area and kitchen space.
Our Welcome Center will be open yearround providing accessibility, tourism information, public washrooms and an inviting atmosphere. Along with other Mount Carroll development groups, our Visitor’s Center will have all the resources a guest may need to enjoy their stay.
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