Scope of Evers’ Fournet project grows after 3rd floor discovery
Times Report
Crookston Times
Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority’s (CHEDA) Board of Directors approved a revolving loan request Tuesday for developer Jeff Evers for the Fournet Building renovation project. Funds will be used for the Fournet’s first floor remodel, new storefront glass, steel structure for the sky light, and an event center.
CHEDA Executive Director Craig Hoiseth told the board the Fournet’s current renovations are on track and the request is a “difference piece” with decisions to improve the building beyond what the original scope was.
“It’s a pretty magnificent building and it’s been nothing but positive with developments both in the community and for tenants,” said Hoiseth.
City to boost B3 bottom line by $50K
Mike Christopherson
Crookston Times
With a balance down to $4,500 and currently four applications for grants to be considered, the Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority’s (CHEDA) Building Better Business (B3) initiative needs an influx of cash in order to continue.
After much discussion, the Crookston City Council this week, citing the program’s benefit to the local business community since its inception in early 2019, agreed to take $50,000 from general fund undesignated reserve dollars to replenish the B3 budget.
Money from the City helped launch the B3 program, and it was pretty slow-going at first, but as word spread about the program’s benefits, more local businesses have been requesting grants over the past year or so. In all, a dozen businesses have been granted funds for projects large and small, all of which require an investment of their own money as well. B3 dollars have helped fund projects
Craig Buness sworn in to CHEDA board
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Crookston Times
Craig Buness recites the oath of office at a special Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday at Valley Technoogy Park.
Buness, a former Crookston City Council member and Polk County commissioner, was appointed by the city council to finish the term of board member Craig Morgan, who resigned.
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