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Phoenix Theatres to Relaunch Movies at Governor’s Square Mall

Posted on | by Joe Bell

 

Media Contacts

Joe Cork – Phoenix Theatres

248-478-7170

jcork@phoenixmovies.net

 

Joe Bell – Cafaro Company

330-747-2661

jbell@cafarocompany.com

 

Phoenix Theatres to Relaunch Movies at

Governor’s Square Mall

 

Michigan-Based Company Invests $5 Million to Bring Back First-Run Films with First-Class Amenities, to include 5 theatres featuring Dolby ATMOS

 

Clarksville, Tennessee, October 2, 2024 – Movies are returning to Governor’s Square Mall as Phoenix Theatres has signed a long-term lease to bring first-run movies and first-class amenities back to Governor’s Square Mall, including theatres equipped with Dolby ATMOS®.

 

The 24-year-old independently owned movie theatre company plans to invest $5 million to refurbish the 10-screen theatre, creating a new premiere movie-going experience in the greater Clarksville area. Renovation plans have been submitted for the 42,312-square-foot building, which will feature all-new premium reclining heated seating, 4K laser digital projection, Dolby ATMOS, first-run movies and family-friendly pricing.

 

The Governor’s Square Mall location marks the 79th screen for Michigan-based Phoenix Theatres, which operates theatres in Michigan, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Ohio. This is the first location in Tennessee for Phoenix Theatres, which expects to welcome its first Governor’s Square Mall moviegoers in summer of 2025.

 

“This announcement signals another major quality-of-life enhancement for our city’s residents, and visitors, alike,” said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts. “The enjoyment of watching a first-run movie in a premier, comfortable, first-class setting is returning to our primary regional shopping center, Governor’s Square Mall, through the much-welcomed investment from Phoenix Theatres.”

 

Cory Jacobson, president of Phoenix Theatres, says the company was fortunate to be considered for the opportunity at Governor’s Square Mall and looks forward to bringing the brand’s own unique amenities to the greater Clarksville community. This is our third location in a Cafaro Company owned mall, and we have enjoyed an excellent relationship with them for the past 18 years.

 

Anthony Cafaro, co-president of The Cafaro Company, echoed a similar sentiment. “Our company and Phoenix have enjoyed a close working relationship for many years.  As a result, we’ve been able to establish outstanding, state-of-the art cinematic experiences at our shopping complexes in Michigan and Iowa.   This is a partnership that truly brings tremendous value to the communities we serve.”

 

“Phoenix was originally formed with the idea of refurbishing closed theatres in viable retail areas and returning well-operated neighborhood theatres to their respective communities,”
explained Jacobson. “We are very pleased with the vibrancy of the mall and the exceptional mix of retail. After exploring the city, we felt very much at home in the culture of the community.”

 

As a reflection of what residents can expect, Phoenix Theatres offers the following amenities:

 

  • Every seat in every auditorium will be a large loveseat-style (with adjustable middle armrest), fully reclining, heated chair with ample of leg room.
  • Specially formatted auditoriums featuring Dolby ATMOS for a premium, immersive, audio experience and 4K Christie® Digital Projection.
  • All 10 auditoriums will be equipped with premium Dolby Digital sound and Christie

Digital Projection.

  • Phoenix mobile app and online tickets that allow customers to reserve their seats easily.
  • Self-serve Pepsi® and butter stations for added service speed and convenience.
  • Combined ticketing and concession purchases in one line.
  • Family-friendly prices.

 

“We deeply appreciate what they are bringing to our community, and we know that local movie-goers are in for a real treat with their advanced theatre features and the overall scope of the project,” Mayor Pitts said.

 

Jordan Hohman, vice president of project development for Phoenix Theatres, shared that the company focuses on providing premier amenities along with the little details that large national theatre chains cannot provide at a local level. “We were one of the first in the United States to offer 100 percent-reclining seating in every auditorium. Our goal is to offer the highest-quality first-run movie-going experience by offering state-of-the-art digital projection and Dolby ATMOS audio for the first time in Clarksville, along with comfortable luxury amenities.”

 

“We are thrilled to continue to work with Phoenix Theatres and support their ongoing commitment to Dolby ATMOS presentations. They are committed to bringing a first-class presentation to the community and having auditoriums equipped with Dolby ATMOS will ensure a premium, immersive audio experience,” said Michael Archer, vice president worldwide cinema sales at Dolby.

 

 

About Phoenix Theatres

Michigan-based Phoenix Theatres was founded in 2000 and has four Michigan theatres in Wayne, Monroe, Livonia and Grand Rapids. Four theatres are located out of state in Dubuque, Iowa, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and two Ohio theatres located in Defiance and North Olmsted. Governor’s Square will mark the company’s 79th theatre screen and first location in Tennessee. For more information, visit PhoenixMovies.net.

 

About Governor’s Square Mall

Governor’s Square Mall, a 805,000 square-foot shopping center, offers the greater Clarksville area a wonderful mix of family-friendly indoor shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located just 45 miles from Nashville, Governor’s Square Mall is anchored by Dillard’s, JCPenney, Belk, Burlington, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dave & Buster’s. The center features a mix of national and local brands. For more information about Governor’s Square Mall, visit governorssquare.net.

About The Cafaro Company
The Cafaro organization, based in Niles, Ohio, is one of the nation’s largest privately held shopping center developers. Founded by the late William M. Cafaro in 1949, the firm is now in its eighth decade and third generation as a family owned and managed business. Over the years, Cafaro-affiliated companies have developed, owned and managed more than 30 million square feet of commercial real estate in 14 states.  For more information about the Cafaro organization, visit online at www.cafarocompany.com.

 

 

Honoring the Champions

Posted on | by Joe Bell

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 25, 2024

 

Contacts:

 

Joe Bell                                                                               Margi Valdez

Director of Corporate Communications                      Marketing Director

Cafaro Company                                                              Huntington Mall

jbell@cafarocompany.com                                             marketingdirector@huntingtonmall.com

330-743-7688                                                                    304-733-0492 ext. 102

724-730-4532 (Mobile)

 

Big Day for the Knights

When a school can celebrate a sports team winning a state championship, it’s a very big deal. When the same school can claim TWO state champions in the same year, that’s monumental.  That’s the case for Cabell Midland High School.  In the spring of this year, both its baseball and track teams captured their respective state titles in Class AAA.

Today, Huntington Mall honored both teams for their extraordinary victories at a Champions Rally in the mall’s Center Court.  Cabell County Schools Superintendent Tim Hardesty and Athletic Director Jason Bankston were on hand to congratulate the athletes.  Track Coach Chris Parsons recounted the season, thanked his assistant coaches and introduced the team members individually, as did Baseball Coach Tracy Brumfield.

The mall’s philanthropic arm, the Cafaro Foundation, presented the school with a $10,000 donation.  Each student-athlete also received a Huntington Mall Gift Card.

Huntington Mall has been serving the people of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky since 1981. This 1.5 million square foot shopping complex is located off Route 60 and Interstate 64 at exit 20 in Barboursville, WV.  For more information on mall tenants, hours and events, call 304-733-0492 or visit online at www.huntingtonmall.com.  Huntington Mall is owned and managed in association with the Cafaro family of companies, based in Niles, Ohio.  To learn more about the Cafaro organization, go to www.cafarocompany.com.

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Sierra Trading Post Opening at Three Properties

Posted on | by Joe Bell

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

September 5, 2024

 

Contact:

 

Joe Bell

Director of Corporate Communications

Cafaro Company

jbell@cafarocompany.com

330-743-7688

724-730-4532 (Mobile)

 

 

Cafaro Signs Multi-Site Deal With Sierra Trading Post

 

The key to enjoying the great outdoors is being well-dressed for it.  That’s the mission of Sierra Trading Post, which will soon be opening its trademark outdoors gear locations in three properties owned and managed by Ohio-based Cafaro Company.

The first will be located at Cafaro’s Millcreek Mall in Erie, Pennsylvania.  It will comprise more than 17,000 square foot of space, with plans to open in the fall of this year.  Another 18,000 square foot store is also under construction at Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah.  It is scheduled to open late this year.  Simultaneously, a new, stand-alone building will be rising on the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles, Ohio. The 24,000 square foot structure will be ready to open as the first Sierra Trading Post in northeast Ohio in late 2025.

About Sierra Trading Post

Sierra Trading Post is an off-price retailer that believes in offering value in a wide selection of apparel and equipment for hiking, camping, fishing, running, skiing, swimming, cycling and more.   Outdoors lovers enjoy a combination of popular brands, desirability, price, and quality.  Prices are 20%-60% below full-price retailers’ (including department, specialty, and major online retailers) regular prices on comparable merchandise, every single day.  Sierra Trading Post started as a catalog company in Reno, Nevada in 1986, with the first retail store opening in 1990.  In 2012 it was acquired by TJX Companies Inc., which also operates T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls and HomeSense.  There are currently 101 Sierra Trading Post stores operating coast-to-coast.

About The Cafaro Company

The Cafaro organization, based in Niles, Ohio, is one of the nation’s largest privately held shopping center developers. Founded by the late William M. Cafaro in 1949, the firm is now in its eighth decade and third generation as a family owned and managed business. Over the years, Cafaro-affiliated companies have developed, owned and managed more than 30 million square feet of commercial real estate in 14 states.  For more information about the Cafaro organization, visit online at www.cafarocompany.com.

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