SING Meeting Notes 22 Feb 2023

Here are some notes from our meeting 8 Feb 2023
We had 10 people present and Jon brough a guest – Madeline.

Doug said the Mark, owner of Optimal Wellness, bought the building they are in on Ruffian Lane and will be adding a drive-through and other improvements.

Jon mentioned that it is time to take advantage of signage due to low rates.

Dale discussed new Roco Bar location and purchase of O’Brien’s by owner of CiCi’s Pizza. Possible name change and rebranded on O’Brien’s.

Rhonda gave us a very informative acronym related to active shooter situation. ALICE Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate.

22 Feb 2023
From the Group:
Booth Insurance Group : Dale M.
Moving to new building.
8199 Robin Hill Rd
Newburgh, IN
Doug Booth
574.297.7677
doug@boothinsgroup.com

The Wheel House : Jon L.
16 W. Main St
Poseyville, IN 47633
Ms. Calbert and her husband. are opening this. They used to own Froggies.
812.781.0420
They have a Facebook page that may have more information.

Tucker Insurance Group : Jon L.
217 N. Maple St
Orleans, IN
Tracy Tucker
tracy@tuckerinsurancegroup.com
Has offices in French Lick and Bloomington. This is a new office for him.

Two Farmers : Jon L.
623 N. Market St
Mount Carmel, IL
Opening soon!

Marshall’s Man Cave : Jon L.
305 E. 4th St
Huntingburg, IN
812.677.7018
Paula Marshall
pmarshall7018@gmail.com
Collectibles and sporting goods.

Hyundai Evansville : Jon L.
Joey Marshall is the owner.
Jon has more info if this is an entity you want to do biz with!

Casa Bella : Rich D.
Consignment shop for quality home, garden, antiques, vintage, art, furniture, you name it, just no clothing at this time. It will be located in the strip behind Mike’s Carwash on Greenriver Road just a couple doors down from Camilla’s Closet. I will have my items in her store which is scheduled to open in March (date TBD). Call 618-302-0449 if you would like to consign items.

There was not an APC meeting this week.

SING Meeting Notes 1 Feb 2023
13 in attendance

From the group:

Pups N Paws Playcare : Robb M (FB)
7333 Peachtree Dr
Newburgh, IN
They are moving to the above address. Lease has just closed last week.
Their website and email is NOT working FYI
https://www.facebook.com/come.sit.playwithus

Paul’s Pharmacy : Robb M. (FB)
4401 University Dr
Evansville, IN
Former 5th Third bank location
Recently purchased the building. Sounds like a hefty construction project.

Treeman Coffee : Madeline S.
826 Indiana 161
Rockport, IN
Right next to the drive in
Ricky
812.550.2848
Target is 1 Apr 2023 to open

Floored LLC : Jon L.
Terika Carter – owner
812.598.7971
t.carter.floored@gmail.com
Jon is seeking more information about who they are.

Sunrise Cafe : Dale M
Just opened last week.
Former Inkas Peruvian
Dale has info.
Kenny is the owner
812.814.1212

Quadco / NAPA (update) : Dale M
David Crosby is the contact (owner)
812.491.3600 (store number)

From the APC (more via the link at the bottom):

419 421 READ ST (82-06-19-026-042.009-029) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
DISHES BY DANI
NEW BUSINESS MOVING IN
DANI SCHIFFER 812-455-6292 DISHESBYDANI@YAHOO.COM
Dale has been trying to reach her. She may be in business already.

664 E ILLINOIS ST (82-06-20-024-008.014-029) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
GONGJUN YAN
C-O-U TO RESTAURANT
GONJUN YAN 812-604-9778 YANGONGJUN@GMAIL.COM
Formerly Sidetracks

APC Minutes from this week:
https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=8497

SING Meeting Notes 25 Jan 2023
6 in attendance

From the group:

Nothing Bundt Cakes : Robb M
6436 E. Florida St
Evansville, IN
Fulkerson – new construction.
Target opening Mar 2023
Jennifer Shoemaker
Jennifer.shoemaker@nothingbundtcakes.com
She is VERY difficult to reach

Stretch Lab : Robb M.
6436 E. Florida St
Evansville, IN
Same Fulkerson building
John James
john.james@stretchlab.com
270.869.4203

Azzip Pizza : Robb M.
??? High Pointe Dr
Newburgh, IN
Moving from current location to a new building right next to Wings ETC.(just east of Wings)
Wings is 8833 High Pointe Dr.

Quadco-NAPA : Jon L,
Former Bueller’s IGA
12500 US Hwy 41
Evansville, IN (Darnstadt)
This is a new location – not moving
https://www.facebook.com/QadcoNapa
There will be an ACE hardware also

Baker Flats : Robb M
40 W. Indiana St
Evansville, IN
New construction.
Senior living apartments. 51 units

Sunbelt Rentals : Robb M.
Open Property near Boston’s on Lloyd / I69. Access from Stahl Rd
Nearly 11 acres purchased through SVN Martin
They also bought 5 acres at Vogel Rd and N. Royal Ave Oct 2022
5520 N. Vogel Rd
https://www.facebook.com/groups/570705933534035/user/100064907504475/
There is a current location on Columbia in Evansville

Make Your Mark : Dale M
Moving into new building.
106 N. First Ave
Lenae Greenwell &
Emily Wright
812.677.1183 (mobile)
812.664.8680 (business)
makeyourmarkemb@gmail.com

Craft Nursery : Dale M.
St. Joe and Diamond
Across from Bussler’s
Construction has started. They have a location currently.

From the APC:

7300 E COLUMBIA ST SUITE 101 (82-07-19-011-230.003-027) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS
INTERIOR BUILDOUT
KEN HOPKINS 314-939-0930 KENH@TRUENORTHGC.COM

2219 N FARES AVE (82-06-16-017-017.026-027) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
RAINBOW NUTRITION
C-O-U TO RESTAURANT
REYNA CASTRO 270-543-9008 REYNACC1313@GMAIL.COM
Dale M spoke to Reyna. Very small building. Shakes and drinks – not a full blown restaurant.

4710 W LLOYD EXPWY (82-05-27-018-209.001-025) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
PROPOSED RESTAURANT SHELL ONLY
DAVID ALDERINK 952-592-0028 DVA@WILKUSARCH.COM
Another one on N. Green River Rd and one on Hirchland also

APC Minutes from this week:
https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/documents/1674063791_31807.pdf

SING Meeting Notes 18 Jan 2023
11 in attendance

From the group:
SVN Martin Property has sold : Robb M (FB)
2620 S. Green River Rd
Evansville, IN
5.3 Acres
No other details at this time. Brian M. will get us what he can when the details are public.

Green River Prime : Robb M (FB)
501 N. Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
Purchased by an out of town owner – formerly Acropolis.
High end steak and seafood.
There are other entities the owner has outside of this area (see FB details).
Little info here on contact information

Barrel House has closed : Robb M (FB)
Purchased by Liberty Credit Union
Ask Carla F for details (kidding!)
Allegedly going to be a private Cafe for Liberty CU. “Liberty Cafe”

I-69 / Lloyd Expressway : Robb M (FB)
This is right at the interchange off the Lloyd.
SVN Martin announced the sale without much additional detail.

Hot Worx : Jon L.
Jon suspects the owner is related to Steve Malone of River City Pawn.
Anyone have any insight here?

Oakland City University Residence Hall : Dale M.
New residential hall under construction
725 W. College St
Oakland City, IN
Jerry Aigner Construction
Ryan Maglinger
ryanm@aignerconstruction.com

Don Marinos : Dale M.
Moving from W. 2nd St to former Bar Louie location downtown
Owensboro, KY
Oralis Radilla – owner
270.963.9698

FC Tucker / Collier : Gino D.
Merger with Henderson based Collier.
Evansville, IN
Collier had about 12 agents and they have now been absorbed.

Wilson Family Practice : Rich D.
Client of Rich’s. He is gathering more information about their facility.

APC Minutes from this week:
There was NOT an APC meeting this week.

SING Meeting Notes 11 Jan 2023
10 in attendance

From the group:
Thai Delicious : Robb M (FB)
215 Main St
Evansville, IN
Former Shing Lee
Likely opening soon!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/570705933534035/user/100089219077616/

Goodwill : Robb M (FB)
5001 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN
Former Sears section of the mall.
Starting the process of moving from the S Green River Rd facility.
Walter Koch was the CEO. Robb is trying to reach him or whomever is in charge of the project

The Milk Barn Cafe : Robb M (FB)
421 Reed St
Evansville IN
Closed after only 6 months

Kickin’ It : Katelynne E.
Owensboro KY
Jacob Taylor – owner
270.499.0150
Opened black Friday 2022
Nike specialty store that buys and sells specialty sneakers

Dots : Katelynne E.
Washington Complex next to Cowboy Jim’s on S. Green River Rd
Evansville, IN
Recently opened.
Helping lower income families.

Dollar General : Brian M
N. Green River Rd (across from the soccer field by Wash Buggy car wash)
Evansville, IN
Woodward has the signed contract for the property they will build on.

Crawford Doors : Brian M.
Purchased by:
Paul Sanders who owns E Luxury Supplies
Likely keeping it as a warehouse
He also bought EVA.

Warehouse Space : Brian M.
100,000 sq ft of total warehouse space (multiple buildings)
1st St
Henderson, KY
Western KY Trucking is currently in the building.
Going up to be listed with Brian M soon.
Ron Ambrose owns the trucking company and building. Likely leasing back for a couple years.

Crunch Fitness : Doug M / Katelynne E. / Jon Luttrol
Going into former Marshall’s facility
Not much info on this but the EREP folks may have a contact.
Jon L. said he only could get the corporate office which was not helpful.

The Slime Factory : Jon L.
Eastland Mall
Ryan Scott – Owner
ryan@theslimefactory.com

EBA (Now The Lab): Jon L.
Kotter Ave
Evansville, IN
Paul Sanders bought this
info@thelabevansville.com
Lucius Wagner may still be in charge?
Keeping as a basketball academy – at least for now

Hargett Automotive : Jon L.
3300 Claremont Ave
Evansville IN
Ryan Hargett (owner of Hargett Motors)
ryan@hargettautomtive.com
Looking to get more aggressive with advertising
They own Franklin St. Boutique – Likely most of the total building
Partial owner of Kite and Key

Take 5 Car Wash : Robb M (FB)
6245 Vogel Rd
Evansville, IN
Currently the closed Diamond Galleria
take5carwash.com

Starbucks : Robb M (FB)
9919 Pointe View Rd
Newburgh, IN
New location next to Town Place Suites

Former JTAC : Robb M (FB)
1305 Edgar St
Evansville IN
SV Martin Group announced that the building has been purchased.
No other information at this time.

A2B Smoke Shop : Madeline S.
2039 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN
Mike Patel (same owner as other ones)
New location

Smoke Shop : Brian M.
Next to La Campriana Restaurant
Evansville, IN
Saw COMING SOON SIGN

6401 E LLOYD EXPWY (82-07-30-017-162.012-027) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
COLD STONE CREAMERY & ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
MADELINE PINKSTON 270-855-9785 MPINKSTON20@GMAIL.COM

530 E FRANKLIN ST (82-06-20-025-034.009-029) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
HANDEGARD, BOBBY J
C-O-B & OWNER TO CONTRACTOR BLDG
BOBBY HANDEGARD 812-457-8841 BJHANDEGARD@YAHOO.COM

Post-Meeting additions from THE Doug Minor:
Honey Moon Coffee Co adding a location on the westside

Marigold Bar on Weinbach is changing ownership

Sterling Industries has purchased Skanska

Bath and body Works adding a second location by Eastside Target

Chipotle adding 3 new locations ? <– Robb heard one is in Newburgh on High Pointe Dr

Sunrise Cafe going into Inkas on Hwy 41 N

APC Minutes from this week:
https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=8362

 

SING Meeting Notes 4 Jan 2023

Note: There was not a meeting on this date, but I am providing leads I came across the past 2 weeks while we were on hiatus for the holidays

From the group:
Hartigan’s Irish Pub : Robb M (FB)
203-205 Main St
Evansville, IN
Scott Schymik (owner of Sauced and Schymik’s Kitchen)
Location is the former Strouse’s location next to Peephole
Fall 2023 target open date

Kitchen 812 : Robb M (FB)
122 N. Weinbach Ave
Evansville, IN
Doros Hadjisavva and Ellada Hadjisavva
ellada.hadjisavva@gmail.com
www.venue812.com
They own 812 Events and Celebrations. This will be an extension of that entity.
They also own Riverwalk by Acropolis
812.758.4644

The Pub on Second : Robb M (FB)
Owensboro KY
Bill Brown & John Condray – owners
They currently have a brewery / bar in Owensboro.

Former Crawford Door Sales : Robb M / Brian M (FB)
1701 N. Heidelbach Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
This property was purchased July 2022 and has now been purchased buy another party.
No details on what it will be.
Brian M says he has info and will share once it closes and can be made public. Stay tuned!

Evansville Rescue Mission : Robb M (FB)
1400 Professional Blvd
Evansville, IN
Former Medisphere building
ERM has acquired this property and it will be the future Susan H Snyder center for women and children
Tracy Gorman is the President / CEO of ERM

Former Marigold Bar : Robb M (FB)
2112 S. Weinbach Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
The business has closed. New owner took ownership 4 Jan 2023
Not much detail beyond that. However, Brian Buxton is tight with the former owner so he may be a good resource for us.

The Slime Factory : Katelynne E. (FB)
800 N. Green River Rd
Evansville, IN
JC Penny wing of the mall
Opened 5 Jan 2023
Too late for most of us…but may be good for some!
theslimefactory.com/eastlandmall
(link here not confirmed!)

Nothing Bundt Cakes (update): Robb M.
6436 E. Florida St (that address may be wrong…might be 6436)
Robb received information from Bill Fulkerson (developer) on this one.
More to come after Robb contacts the franchise owner, Jennifer Shoemaker.
Bill Fulkerson said there are no other committed tenants at this time. However, the building is coming along quickly. I would estimate 60 days or less before it is live.
More to come on this one soon!

APC Minutes from this week:
There were no APC meetings the past two weeks.

SING Meeting Notes 21 Dec 2022

From the group:
SuperCutz Lawncare : Robb M
755 Birkshire Dr
Chandler IN
They are putting up a large new building…not sure if it is on their current land or someplace else? If anyone drives by that area, please report back.
Robb M has worked with the owner years ago – will try to get more details to share.

Angel Mounds Historic Site : Robb M
Newburgh IN
They received grants totalling over $6.5 million dollars. They will close for now and reopen Oct 2024.
This is one that may be good for a few of us!

Nations Medicine : Madeline S.
Owensboro
Carl Lewis – Owner
270.929.5178
Changing Bluegrass Apothecary – out of the Nations franchise
Mid Feb 2023

From the APC (relevant items):
2414 MJM INDUSTRIAL DR (82-06-13-014-190.006-027) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE SKE INVESTMENTS LLC PROPOSED WAREHOUSE DAVID STALLINGS 812-449-8319 DSTALLINGS@LANDMARKDESIGN.NET

2229 COMMERCIAL CT (82-05-12-002-472.014-019) – VANDERBURGH COUNTY J & L ACOUSTICS INC C-O-U TO CONTRACTOR SHOP CHRISTY DORMEIER 812-425-3120 CHRISTY@JLACOUSTICS.COM
Madeline says the building is all set…just waiting on sign approval

W FRANKLIN ST (82-05-24-029-067.001-029) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE HERITAGE OIL C-O-U FROM WAREHOUSE TO OFFICE SPACE JOHN CLARK 812-422-3251 JCLARK@HERITAGEOIL.COM

12201 N GREEN RIVER RD (82-04-13-009-076.033-030) – VANDERBURGH COUNTY UNKNOWN BEAUTY SALON GLEN MERITT 812-401-5561 GMERITT@CASHWAGGNER.COM

12731 N GREEN RIVER RD (82-04-12-009-074.047-030) – VANDERBURGH COUNTY ROUNDERS TOO PROPOSED RESTAURANT MATT LEHMAN 812-760-7669 MATT@RLEHMANANDSON.COM
Joe Sells – owner
Dane, Madeline and Ronda have all had some contact with him over the years – they can provide contact details for whomever wants it.

201 E TENNESSEE ST (82-06-20-026-065.001-029) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE LALO’S BODY SHOP BODY SHOP AND STORAGE AREA MATT LEHMAN 812-760-7669 MATT@RLEHMANANDSON.COM

6436 E FLORIDA ST SUITE 102(82-07-19-014-213.001-027)-CITY OF EVANSVILLE EYEMART EXPRESS LLC INTERIOR BUILDOUT RETAIL SALES MATT LEHMAN 812-760-7669 MATT@RLEHMANANDSON.COM
Moving from Logan Dr?

Here are all entries from the weekly APC:

https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/documents/1670962853_16788.pdf

 

SING Meeting Notes 14 Dec 2022

13 in attendance

 

Kaiser Aluminum

New building next to their current facility.

Kari Fluegel – Madeline’s contact

 

Nations Medicine : Madeline

Near Gateway Crossings

Carl Lewis – Owner

Madeline will provide more information after her meeting with them this week.

 

The Wine Down (formerly) : John Colbert

New owner is Tim Ransom

Initial plan was a pawn shop but that has changed.  Since it would need to be rezoned, that plan is changing.  No details as of yet.  TBD

John will pass along Tim’s details when he can.

Jon Luttrul spoke to Tim R’s admin assistant (Auto Now) and she leaked that Tim would like a car lot there.

Tandi Howard

812.402.1927

 

Bud’s Harley Davidson : Jon Luttrul

Announced they have sold this week.  Will be renamed Evansville Harley Davidson.

Schipper – owns HD in other cities

Haley Brown – Marketing Director

She is onsite at Bud’s and can help direct any questions.

 

Here are the APC details from this week:

https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/documents/1670340703_09699.pdf

SING – Meeting Notes 30 Nov 2022
For whatever reason, the minutes were not posted for 28 Nov, but we do have the minutes from 21 Nov…not much there really.
From the group:
O’Brians : Carla F / Rob F.
1801 N. Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
Recently purchased by Brian Crockett (owner of Cici’s)
Seeking his contact info to gather more details.
Noche Tequila Y Tacos : Robb M (FB)
2215 Franklin St
Evansville, IN
Richie Patel (Landing / Birdies / Etc)
Major remodel.  Likely late summer or early fall 2023.
Prime Sports Bar : Robb M
4944 County 261
Newburgh, IN
*** RUMOR ***
Allegedly, the Prime Time team is moving forward with the rumored plans for a sports bar in the 261 complex (Fulkerson) next to Pizza 261.  We are told it will be the corner unit of the building.
Late spring or summer 2023 as of now.
Misc info:
Warrick Bucks!
This is a great way to support local businesses.  Matching funds up to $100
https://www.warrickbucks.com/

From the APC:
200 E FRANKLIN ST (82-06-20-025-035.017-029) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
HAND ON DETAILING LLC
CHANGES TO PARKING
JAMES VASS 812-589-5053 VASSJAMES50@YAHOO.COM

4901, 4909 & 4911 OLD BOONVILLE HWY (82-06-13-013-160.003-027) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
LILE TRAILER SALES
ADDITION PARKING LOT FOR TRAILER
R COLE LILE 812-568-4864 COLE@LILETRAILERSALES.COM

751 LINCOLN AVE (82-06-29-023-003.002-029) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
REMEDY CENTER
C-O-U CONVENIENT STORE TO RETAIL CBD STORE
BRICE BENNETT 812-604-0427 BENNETT_BRICE@YAHOO.COM

7707 N SAINT JOSEPH AVE (82-03-36-002-641.001-019) – VANDERBURGH COUNTY
MCCUTHCANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 1
ADD STONE & RELOCATEING BURN CHAMBERS
LYLE MEHRINGER 812-422-8958 LMEHRINGER@THREEIDESIGN.COM

401 E ILLINOIS ST (82-06-20-025-049.002-029) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
EVANSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE BUILDING
JERAMY ELROD 812-464-9585 JERAMYE@MORLEYCORP.COM

3 New Chipote coming soon!
2800 N GREEN RIVER RD (82-06-14-015-172.002-027) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
PROPOSED RESTAURANT
BILL TERRY 317-846-6611 BILLT@WEIHE.NET

1310 HIRSCHLAND RD (82-07-19-014-211.002-027) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
PROPOSED RESTAURANT
BILL TERRY 317-846-6611 BILLT@WEIHE.NET

4710 W LLOYD EXPWY (82-05-27-018-209.001-025) – CITY OF EVANSVILLE
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
PROPOSED RESTAURANT
BILL TERRY 317-846-6611 BILLT@WEIHE.NET

From the Group:
J & L Accoustics : Madeline S.
Currently off the Lloyd. Moving to:
2229 Commercial Ct
Evansville, IN
Christy
christy@jlaccoustics.com

A to Z Smoke Shop : Madeline S.
Mike Patel
New location in the works.
706 N. Green St
Henderson, KY

Crumbl Cookies – West Side : Madeline S.
BWW’s complex (Phone Todd location was there)
Currently constructing.
Bronson Cooper

Hill’s Church : Madeline S.
2905 N. Green River Rd
Evansville, IN
Gio is the contact

Former Crawford Doors : Brian M.
1701 N. Heidelbach
Evansville, IN
Listed recently. Will not be senior living.
Building needs extensive work. Current owners had it 2 years and previous was 5 years. It has been vacant for all of that time.

Dollar General : Brian M.
N. Green River Rd
Evansville, IN
New location. Very early in the process. Long process – likely May 2023

Perry County Hospital (tenant) : Brian M
Current Owner is St. Vincent
Rockport, IN

North Warrick Shell Bldg : Brian M
Several interested parties

Martial Arts Biz : Brian M.
Nathan Steele
Currently at Tri State
Moving to new location (details in previous group notes)