Comings and goings: Where is the next warehouse going? And businesses set celebrations
Mike LewisNew warehouse being built near airport
Bowman Development is building a 50-dock, 801,000-square-foot distribution center just north of Hagerstown
"We plan to have it ready for occupancy in April of 2023," said Rob Ferree, president of Bowman Development.
The site at 13850 Crayton Blvd. was chosen in part because of its easy access to Interstate 81, he said.
The property is designed as "highway interchange" zoning, which allows for structures like warehouses. The site is between I-81 and Crayton Boulevard, south of the Love's Travel Stop, near Hagerstown Regional Airport and a recently built warehouse that is being used by Amazon.
"We're trying to meet what seems to be a big demand for warehouse space in this area," Ferree said.
According to a building permit on file with Washington County, the project is valued at $33.5 million.
Bowman Development is an arm of the Bowman Group, which is based in Williamsport.
The company also recently completed Building No. 6 in the Bowman Business Park off Governor Lane Boulevard, Ferree said.
He said space in the 48,000-square-foot building can be adjusted to fit needs of various commercial uses.
"Interest has been very good on that building," he said.
Williamsport businesses to celebrate
Four new businesses will celebrate grand openings and ribbon cuttings Friday, according to a news release from Washington County's Department of Business Development.
The plan is to start at one business at 2:30 p.m. then move to the others for a series of celebrations.
The event will start at Cindy’s Olde Thyme Country, 11 E. Potomac St.
The business opened just before the holidays last year. Owner Cindy Duffey offers antiques, collectibles, and home décor.
Next will be a celebration for Still Smokin’ BBQ, 24 N. Conococheague St. Owned by Richard Curry, the business began as a food truck, and the mobile unit still is available for events and vendor activities.
The business opened the storefront in February. The restaurant offers take-out and eat-in dining.
The third stop will be at Lotus Moon Café, 16 N. Conococheague St.
Lotus Moon Café serves healthy cuisine using locally sourced products. Owners Theresa Shifler and Kendra Showe have experience in the restaurant business with Pure Bliss Sandwich Shop.
The fourth stop will be at Get Right Barbershop, 2 S. Conococheague St.
Get Right Barbershop moved into the former River City Barbershop location after the previous owners retired. New entrepreneur Dustin Shaffer offers his barbering skills, as well as services beyond the barber chair for women and children.
Arc to cut ribbon on new facilities
The Arc of Washington County will celebrate its grand re-opening Tuesday.
The community is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Arc's main campus, 820 Florida Ave., according to a news release from the city.
According to the release, in 2020 the Arc underwent a campaign to renovate its primary administrative building and The Weinberg Day and Employment Center, both on the main campus. The state-of-the-art and energy-efficient facilities will better support direct staff and Arc clients.
The Arc of Washington County began as the vision of parents determined to provide education and opportunity for their children with intellectual/development disabilities. Operating under a philosophy that prioritizes community integration and employment,
New wireless store opens
ANW Wireless will celebrate the opening of its newest store at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The business is at 12814-C Shank Farm Way.
Operating since 2002, ANW Wireless is an authorized agent of UScellular.
The celebration is being organized by the city and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
Sephora opening in Kohl's
On Friday, the Hagerstown Kohl’s store at 17145 Cole Road will celebrate the grand opening of Sephora at Kohl’s.
It is among 400 Sephora at Kohl’s store openings planned nationwide this year.
Sephora at Kohl’s features a 2,500-square-foot space that mimics the look and feel of a freestanding Sephora, according to a news release sent on behalf of the companies.
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Sephora-trained beauty advisers offer personalized consultations and assistance with finding products. Shoppers will find an assortment of makeup, skincare, hair care and fragrance brands.
Pathfinder Farm plans ribbon-cutting for Saturday
Pathfinder Farm will cut the ribbon and kick off its spring season at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Pathfinder is a family farm distillery at 5515 Mount Carmel Church Road.
The owners, Nathan and Natalie Kraft, grow corn and make whiskey, bourbon and brandy with fruit in it.
The Krafts are military veterans and have lived at places around the world. They moved to a farm Washington County where they create their own distilled spirits from field to flask.
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