For your next eventCLI purchased and restored the historical former Crider Jewelry building in downtown Norwalk in the Spring of 2015.
The space is available to host events such as business and civic meetings, after school activities, small parties, get-togethers, after hour events, and community events.
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Light food, snacks, and beverages can be arranged to be provided.
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Table side service can also be arranged to be provided.
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We are thrilled to be a part of the downtown Norwalk Community!
please let us know how we can serve your needs.
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the 16 West Main Street ProjecT
the story we are sticking to...CLI is a non-profit corporation that partners with the Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities (HCBDD) to increase the earnings and status of people with disabilities. It's confusing because both CLI and HCBDD are known as “Christie Lane.” 16 West Main Street was bought by the non-profit CLI. CLI gets its money from its business operations, such as shredding, recycling, assembly, etc. This project was financed for CLI by CIVISTA bank. No public funds were spent to buy 16 West Main Street.
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First Floor |
CLI is going to turn the first floor space into a community art space that we can use for some of our art and ceramics projects—as well as provide space for after-school art programs, parties and other things that add value to the Norwalk community.
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Second Floor |
Our plans for the 2nd and 3rd floors are a bit further off, but we have ambitions of partnering with local entrepreneurs to provide business incubator space on a barter basis in return for something that they can offer that will benefit either CLI or a person with DD. That’s further off though. Our immediate goal is to rehab the first floor and start making stuff and start participating in life on Main Street.
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Building Updates |
Our plan is to leave the front 2/3 of the first floor open—wood floors, lots of glass, 15 foot tall ceilings, a large sliding door to the back rooms, exposed spiral ductwork, etc. That front space will be the public, community art space. The back 1/3 of the building will be private spaces, restrooms, lunchroom, etc. The big awning will be taken down, the glass in the front taken all the way up-- perhaps with a smaller, more traditional awning placed higher up. We will also be putting new windows front and back on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
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CLI bought this space instead of something newer in a plaza because this project is way cooler. We like point out to anyone that will listen to us that CLI is awesome because the community that supports CLI is awesome. When CLI did its SWOT analysis and business plan leading to this purchase, the strengths and opportunities related to investing in an asset on Main Street really jumped out. We can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t jump at the opportunity to move to the Main Street business neighborhood.
It’s hard to be patient. We are super motivated to get this project off the ground. However there are steps that must be done before renovations can begin. We are currently drafting renovation plans so that we can apply for the necessary permits. As soon as this step is completed, we will solicit quotes for the work. Our original target was to be up and running on the first floor by Thanksgiving.
If anyone has questions or is interested in touring the space, they should contact Christie Lane Industries’ Director John Schwartz. His email is [email protected].
It’s hard to be patient. We are super motivated to get this project off the ground. However there are steps that must be done before renovations can begin. We are currently drafting renovation plans so that we can apply for the necessary permits. As soon as this step is completed, we will solicit quotes for the work. Our original target was to be up and running on the first floor by Thanksgiving.
If anyone has questions or is interested in touring the space, they should contact Christie Lane Industries’ Director John Schwartz. His email is [email protected].
FAQ's |
Christie Lane Industries—16 West Main Street Frequently Asked Questions
Who bought this property? CLI is a non-profit corporation that partners with the Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities (HCBDD) to increase the earnings and status of people with disabilities. It’s confusing because both CLI and HCBDD are known as “Christie Lane”. However, this building was bought by the non-profit CLI. CLI gets its money from its business operations, such as shredding, recycling, assembly, etc. This project was financed for CLI by CIVISTA bank. No public funds were spent to buy 16 West Main Street. What is CLI going to do with the space? CLI is going to turn the first floor space into a community art space that we can use for some of our art and ceramics projects—as well as provide space for after-school art programs, parties and other things that add value to the Norwalk community. Our plans for the 2nd and 3rd floors are a bit further off, but we have ambitions of partnering with local entrepreneurs to provide business incubator space on a barter basis in return for something that they can offer that will benefit either CLI or a person with DD. That’s further off though. Our immediate goal is to rehab the first floor and start making stuff and start participating in life on Main Street. Why did CLI buy an old building on Main Street instead of something newer in a plaza? Because this is way cooler. We like point out to anyone that will listen to us that CLI is awesome because the community that supports CLI is awesome. When CLI did its SWOT analysis and business plan leading to this purchase, the strengths and opportunities related to investing in an asset on Main Street really jumped out. We can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t jump at the opportunity to move to the Main Street business neighborhood. What’s going on the building right now? It’s hard to be patient. We are super motivated to get this project off the ground. However there are steps that must be done before renovations can begin. We are currently drafting renovation plans so that we can apply for the necessary permits. As soon as this step is completed, we will solicit quotes for the work. Our original target was to be up and running on the first floor by Thanksgiving. What are the planned renovations to the first floor? It’s neat space. Our plan is to leave the front 2/3 of the first floor open—wood floors, lots of glass, 15 foot tall ceilings, a large sliding door to the back rooms, exposed spiral ductwork, etc. That front space will be the public, community art space. The back 1/3 of the building will be private spaces, restrooms, lunchroom, etc. The big awning will be taken down, the glass in the front taken all the way up-- perhaps with a smaller, more traditional awning placed higher up. We will also be putting new windows front and back on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Are tours available? Absolutely. We love to talk about ourselves and we are excited about this project. Where can people go to request a tour or to find answers to other questions? CLI's Director is John Schwartz. His email is [email protected]. |
