New commerical on Main Street

[Spar Council 1869]

We're extremely pleased to tell you about a few exciting commerical happenings on Main Street!

"The Transformation of State and Main" celebration, hosted by the developers of the project, is set for September 29th, 5pm, on site (the former Park View Inn). Hors d'Å"uvres and drinks will be served along with a presentation about the development.

The owners of Carmines Pie House of Riverside are in negotiations to purchase the 9th & Main building. We've been supporting this for months and hope to see the deal done soon.

The new Suntrust branch will be opening in early October and we'll be participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony on October 7th, with a community Suntrust "Fall Harvest" event scheduled later in the month.

More details to come. If you want to keep up with what's going in the Springfield Historic District, be sure to check our facebook page, website, and subscribe to our new bi-weekly newsletter, The Spar Scoop.

[thelakelander]

Carmine's at 9th & Main will be a great addition to the neighborhood. Thanks for the update.

[JeffreyS]

Great news for Springfield. I love Carmines Riverside.

[Kiva]

The owners of Carmines Pie House of Riverside are in negotiations to purchase the 9th & Main building.

Great news! I think Carmines will do very well at that location.

[avs]

I had heard from several people recently that an Italian Restaurant (not pizza) was negotiating to lease 9th and Main from the city - did this not pan out?  Maybe its the same biz?

[Garden guy]

I"m in love with Carmines...but...i have seen many groups..not just restaurants start up..get going and doing well and then something happens...they get tooo big for their britches way too soon..i know they are probably trying to make a run on the early sucess but many have proven that slow steady growth is better in the long run...i'm just sayin'...if anything maybe they should take over the property behind them to get a little large at that spot..

[Miss Fixit]

The owners of Carmine's have extensive history in the restaurant business and know what they are doing.

[MusicMan]

They are negotiating but it is not a done deal yet.............................

Hopefully they can get it done because it would be a nice addition to Main St and also provide the type of
"Neighborhood Friendly and Mother Approved" businesses Springfield needs.

[Captain Zissou]

They are negotiating but it is not a done deal yet.............................

Yeah. Isn't it bad form to announce something like this if the deal isn't finalized....??  Smooth move Ferguson.

[chipwich]

Yup  agree 100% with Captain.  Thats why contracts are usually confidential.  Any leaked info can muck up the deal.

[Gonzo]

They are negotiating but it is not a done deal yet.............................

Yeah. Isn't it bad form to announce something like this if the deal isn't finalized....??  Smooth move Ferguson.

I just love it when folks take a positive thing and turn it negative... Good one, Cap'n.

[John P]

That is all public record

[Sigma]

What is happening with the Epicurean building?

[Captain Zissou]

They are negotiating but it is not a done deal yet.............................

Yeah. Isn't it bad form to announce something like this if the deal isn't finalized....??  Smooth move Ferguson.

I just love it when folks take a positive thing and turn it negative... Good one, Cap'n.

Wow Gonzo, read much??  If the deal gets compromised due to the details being leaked prematurely, then we're all SOL.  I'd love to see Carmine's open in Springfield.  I live a half mile from the one in Riverside, so I doubt I would ever go to the other location, but it would be great for the (your) neighborhood.  I don't want the deal to get canceled.  That is why I said what I did.  Maybe it was a little brash, but my intentions were good and had no malice, especially towards Carmines, Springfield or Main Street.  I was merely pointing out SPAR's lack of tact.  So great job bud, way to call me out.

[soxfan]

Well, at least now I know why we've been getting the run around from everyone downtown that has anything to do w/ the 9th &Main property. I've been trying to get info on how to purchase and who to purchase from and was getting no answers and no call backs from anyone.. I guess this is why. I have an out of state investor/ friend who is very interested in the building. She has developed and maintained several bar/ restaurant businesses all up the East coast. I had her convinced that 9th &Main would be a great spot for her next venture, and it would.. But, getting no answers from anyone has soured her.. Maybe if this falls through, she could still be the back up plan.. I do wish Carmines all the best. Any one, in fact, that invests in the building for that matter..