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The Block Distilling Co. Is Expanding—And You Can Own A Piece The spirit maker is turning to equity crowdfunding to expand its operation, which includes the takeover of RiNo’s 10,000-square-foot Block Building.Allyson Reedy • March 3, 2021 The Block Distilling Co. may have just turned three in December 2020, but the young brand has already garnered a passionate fan base, thanks to its artfully bottled craft gins, vodka, and whiskey. Now, those fans have a chance to help the Block expand its operations—and own a piece of the brand. The Block just took over the entire 10,000-square-foot Block Building in RiNo, and owners
Retiring library director honored with new building endowment Former Baldwin Public Library Director Doug Koschik was recently honored with a building endowment fund created in his name. Photo provided by Baldwin Public Library Director Rebekah Craft Advertisement BIRMINGHAM — Last month, Director Doug Koschik retired from the Baldwin Public Library after 30 years of service. But he’s certainly not gone for good. To celebrate his retirement, the library’s board of directors announced a new endowment fund named for Koschik. The money collected will be used to support improvements to the historical building in perpetuity. Initial donations to the endowment have reached close to $11,000.
When the doors of the Baldwin Public Library open again, Rebekah Craft will be there to welcome visitors as the new director. Craft will take the reins at the library Jan. 16, chosen by the library board to take over for Doug Koschik, who is retiring after working for the library for 30 years, the past 11 as director. Her path to the top spot was a fairly quick one in a world where full-time library jobs are scarce and competed for fiercely. “I feel very fortunate to have found a job working in libraries,” Craft said, adding that the director position is a “dream.”