The Honest Weight Food Co-Op, a local natural and organic grocery store, has purchased a new $1.35 million building on Watervliet Avenue, and plans to relocate to the new space in 2009.
The co-op has been at the current location on Central Avenue behind the Dollar General Store for 12 years, but it is beginning to feel "pinched" in the space, said Cindee Lolick, Operations and Administrative Coordinator.
The new location offers three times as much retail space, and will also allow the co-op to add a teaching kitchen, and a full-service deli, juice bar, coffee bar, and salad bar, Lolick said. Located on 2.8 acres, the new location will also provide more parking space for customers.
The entire process is expected to take 18-24 months, Lolick said. The building still has tenants until August. After that, renovation of the facilities will begin. The co-op is working with 3t Architects to create a design for the new space. The new location at 100 Watervliet Avenue will open late spring or early summer of 2009.
“We’re thrilled,” said Lolick.
The co-op has been at the current location on Central Avenue behind the Dollar General Store for 12 years, but it is beginning to feel "pinched" in the space, said Cindee Lolick, Operations and Administrative Coordinator.
The new location offers three times as much retail space, and will also allow the co-op to add a teaching kitchen, and a full-service deli, juice bar, coffee bar, and salad bar, Lolick said. Located on 2.8 acres, the new location will also provide more parking space for customers.
The entire process is expected to take 18-24 months, Lolick said. The building still has tenants until August. After that, renovation of the facilities will begin. The co-op is working with 3t Architects to create a design for the new space. The new location at 100 Watervliet Avenue will open late spring or early summer of 2009.
“We’re thrilled,” said Lolick.
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