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Cabell County Schools kick off construction of new career center at Huntington Mall

Posted on | by Joe Bell

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Cabell County Schools kicks off construction of new career tech center

 

  • Oct 17, 2023

 

BARBOURSVILLE — Charles R. Neighborgall IV said standing in the former Sears building and future career technology center at the Huntington Mall on Tuesday was a “full circle moment” as both his father and grandfather helped construct the former Sears and Cabell County Career Technology Center before him.

Cabell County Schools celebrated a “Kickoff to Construction” for the new Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers on Tuesday with district partners, community members and many current Cabell County Career Technology Center students.

Neighborgall, president of Neighborgall Construction, which was awarded the $48,215,000 contract for the construction of the new Woody Williams Center, said it made him emotional thinking about the past and future of the space.

“My grandfather back in the ‘50s built the original Sears, it was where the St. Mary’s School of Nursing is now. … Then in the early ‘80s, late ‘70s, (my father) built the Sears building here at the mall and the career center where it’s currently housed. And here in two years we’ll finish this,” Neighborgall said. “It’s a little emotional for me, but it’s fantastic. And their mission and purpose here is terrific because that’s our future workforce that’s going to be learning right here, so that’s a neat aspect of this project for us.”

In lieu of shoveling dirt as Cabell County Schools representatives have done at previous groundbreaking ceremonies, staff and some students hammered nails and welded some metal for the Kickoff to Construction event.

The facility, which is expected to take about two years to complete, will have approximately 240,000 square feet of space for classrooms and teaching spaces to house current Cabell County Career Technology Center programs and allow the possibility of adding some new programs.

Brent Casey, Woody Williams’ grandson, said it was an honor to see Williams recognized with the naming of the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Career.

“I think Woody would be, would absolutely say, of all of the recognitions and honors, including receiving the Medal of Honor from President Truman in 1945, none of those were more important than what we are doing here today, than what will happen in this building in the future and for future generations,” Casey said.

Melissa Ash, principal of the current Cabell County Career Technology Center, said ahead of the hammering and welding that the new center will be an educational beacon.

“This signifies a turning point in our commitment to education, professional development and the future of our community here,” “As we hammer these first nails later in the ceremony and torch this metal, we symbolically lay the groundwork for the Williams Center to be a beacon of progress, a fortress of innovation and a hub for learning.”

Ash said the district’s responsibility with the new facility includes not only meeting students’ current needs in career and technical education, but that it evolves as demands of the workforce change.

Superintendent Ryan Saxe also introduced representatives from Marshall Health Network, Moses AutoMall and Moses Auto Group, and Putnam County Bank as initial partners and sponsors of lab and classroom spaces in the new Woody Williams Center.

“These business partners will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational and professional paths of our students and the spaces in which they learn because of their generous sponsorships,” Saxe said.

Sarah Ingram is a reporter for The Herald-Dispatch, covering public K-12 education. Follow her on Twitter @SIngramHD.

 

 

 

New Meijer store opens at Eastwood Mall Complex

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Shianna Gibbons     THE BUSINESS JOURNAL

New Meijer Store Opens at Eastwood Mall Complex

HOWLAND TOWNSHIP, Ohio – After nine years of back-and-forth negotiations, Meijer finally opened its doors in the Howland Commons Plaza section of the Eastwood Mall Complex.

The grand opening comes two years after the Boardman location opened. The 159,000-square-foot supercenter comes packed with an extensive grocery selection, clothing apparel, necessities, a pharmacy, a garden center and a Meijer Express Gas Station.

Doors opened for customers at 6 a.m. Tuesday, followed later by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

According to Patrick Hughes, the store director, this new Meijer is providing 350 jobs, with a mix of part-time and full-time positions.

Hughes said the community and his team members have been eagerly waiting for the grand opening.

“The community has been waiting for us to open. So for everyone to come and just see what the hype was about, it’s just been so exciting and special,” Hughes said. “We are about convenience and making an impact on everyone’s lives every day.”

Meijer officials and workers cut the ribbon on the retailer’s new location in the Howland Commons Plaza.

Hughes said Meijer’s originality and values drive the community’s excitement for more Meijer locations.

“We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are out there to give the best experience that people can get when they come in,” Hughes said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a customer or an employee, we treat everyone with that same respect – it’s very important to the Meijer family.”

Nicholas Morgione, vice president of development and strategy for Cafaro Co., said Meijer’s history was a big motivator to get the supercenter to the Eastwood Mall Complex.

“They are a family-owned business, and that always works really well with us. Boscov’s is family-owned, and that worked really well. [Meijer is] also the originals – Walmart, Super Kmart and all the others copied them,” Morgione said.

Joe Bell, director of corporate communications for Cafaro Co., said the opening has been a long time coming.

“We originally started talks about nine years ago, and at some point we had a contract, and then it was terminated, and we restarted negotiations,” Bell said. “Then it was back-and-forth with the building and construction, but it really looks great, and we’re happy to finally have the doors open.”

Meijer on Tuesday opened its new location at the Eastwood Mall Complex.

 

Along with the grand opening, Meijer has also given back to the community, according to Hughes.

“Meijer really focuses on enriching the communities that we serve in. To kick it off, we were able to donate $25,000 to local charities,” Hughes said. “Fifteen thousand of that went to Inspiring Minds, which is an organization located in Warren.”

Copyright 2023 The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.

 

New stores coming soon to Mall Of Monroe

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New stores coming soon to Mall of Monroe

Suzanne Nolan Wisler

The Monroe News     March 9, 2023

Five new stores are coming soon to the Mall of Monroe.

“Approximately 70% of stores (on a square footage basis) are occupied or in construction for future openings. Discussions are ongoing for future new tenants,” said Tim Matune, senior vice president for asset redevelopment for The Cafaro Co. of Niles, Ohio. “The future is bright for The Mall of Monroe.”

Stores opening soon are:

  • Ragnarok Supply and Motorworks, which is expected to open in the summer or fall.

The business will offer more than 51,000 square feet of high-end hunting, fishing and camping equipment with firearms, Matune said. “Plus, the sale and service of ATVs and dirt bikes with a four-bay facility for the installation of Line-X truck accessories.”

  • CubeSmartis planned for the summer or fall.

CubeSmart will offer 78,826 square feet of indoor, climate-controlled storage with a retail store for the sale of storage and moving supplies, Matune said.

  • Castaway Eats and Treats, a fast service food court tenant, will open in about two months and will sell sandwiches, subs, paninis, pizza, barbecued foods, pretzels, ice cream, cookies and snacks.
  • Disctopia, planned to open April 1, will sell records, anime, videos, video games and all other types of media.
  • The Mystery Shop, coming in May, will feature hand-made, artisan-quality, home décor-related antiques and locally made food products.

Several stores recently opened at the Mall of Monroe:

  • Domka Outdoors: A 57,000 square-foot business featuring firearms, ammunition, archery bows, crossbows, fishing equipment and tackle, professional repair and design services, and the presentation of leagues, competitions, seminars and birthday parties.
  • MCF Market: Goods from local artisans and vintage collectors.
  • Your PC Doctor, Electronics and More: New consumer electronic items, such as computers, gaming items and equipment, car audio equipment, air conditioners, and computer repair and service.
  • Katalina’s Kitchen: Operated by the Ayala family, the business is a fast service food court selling authentic Mexican food.
  • Monroe Community Players: Newly designed and constructed studio theater for presenting plays and performances.
  • Wonderworld Comics: Sale and exchange of comic books, toys, games, sports cards, and Japanese anime and manga.
  • Pinball and Classic Arcade: New and classic style-pinball machines and arcade games for players of all ages for recreation and tournament play.

Other Mall of Monroe businesses are: Phoenix Theatres, Bath & Body Works, Planet Fitness, Shoe Department, Pillar Performance (featuring high-intensity cross-fit and athletic performance training including hockey), Spencer’s, Color Beauty Supply, Claw Kicker, Wu Ji Acupressure, Champion Force Cheerleading and Tumbling, Custom Designed Clothing by Amu & Ani, Brow Shapes, and Family and Friends Funland.

Also open at the Mall of Monroe are: Leviathan Offices, the Humane Society of Monroe County and Monroe City Church.

Space remains available.

“Unlike many other malls that closed in similar sized markets, The Mall of Monroe survived the retail apocalypse, the demise of many department stores and COVID,” Matune said. “Our on-site staff maintains the property and provides security according to the highest standards in the business. Should anyone wish to open a hair care salon, a move-in quality, fully outfitted salon is available. The mall also has 68 acres of undeveloped property for development for commercial, housing, institutional, etc.”

The Cafaro Co. is the parent organization of the Frenchtown Square Partnership. In 1987, Cafaro built The Mall of Monroe (formerly Frenchtown Square Mall) and has operated the property ever since. The Mall of Monroe is at 2121 N. Monroe St.