Garage 108 Kent

04/02/2024

NO APRIL FOOLS: The time has come to hand over the keys to the new owners. Thanks to all those who followed our journey to this point. Even though we were not able to finish this project, renovations, or open the business .. we do hope these spaces of 108-122 buildings become something great!
Over the last five years there has been much blood, sweat, tears, and labor of love in trying to bring this idea to life. Dear Kent, we bid you farewell. Look forward to returning some day and seeing what you become.
Remember be kind to one another, support your locally-run businesses, keep dreaming big, and strive for the stars. Success is not a destination, it’s a journey. The only impossible journey is the one you never begin. The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.

05/27/2023

Garage 108 Kent — Vintage Open House

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1954134534935417/?mibextid=6ojiHh

05/27/2023

Looking forward to see you all.

04/02/2023

FOR SALE: 108-122 W. College Kent Ohio 44240
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/108-W-College-St-Kent-OH/28074817/

• 108 Building: 1st Floor: 3,150 square feet (17’ ceiling height)
2nd Floor: 3,150 square feet (12’ ceiling height)

• 108: Liquor Licenses (D2, D2X, D3, D3A, D6) available, Parking Spots (9-11), Land Survey completed, Full Architect Plans created, Zone Use: Assembly A2-A3, Several Commercial Kitchen Appliances, Approval on City Regulations from ARB, Zoning, Planning Commission boards, new Tundra™ Silicone roof, exterior painting, tuckpointing, new garage doors, landscaping, tree removal

• 122 Building: 1st Floor: 3,000 square feet (15’ ceiling height)
2nd Floor: 2,000 square feet (10’ ceiling height) newly cosmetically renovated, move-in ready, 2 ADA bathrooms

•108-122: City incentives include a tax abatement program, CRA Pre-1994, and a revolving loan fund

Multiple Uses include: community center, store retail, flex-warehouse, creative office, office space, storage, manufacturing, storefront, cafe, restaurant, speakeasy, bar, commercial kitchen, nightclub, event center activities, fitness, health club, co-working hub, gallery, wedding venue, event venue space

CONTACT: Valerie 312-479-2427

108 W College St, Kent, OH 44240. This Retail property is available for sale. Commercial Property Mixed Uses For Sale: 108-122 W. College

03/31/2023

DREAMS: Life happens when you are busy making plans. After three years of planning, preparing, and executing approvals of future improvements for 108-122 W. College buildings, the situation and landscape of making those dreams a reality have changed. The buildings are currently up for sale. Check link in bio: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/108-W-College-St-Kent-OH/28074817/
It is now time to pass the torch on to someone else and help make their dreams come to life. Hopefully good things are in-store for Kent and the future of these buildings is bright. It is such a good location and a blank canvas. What a labor of love, learning experience, and look how far we have come despite all the hurdles, challenges, and many different pandemic crisis issues.

12/02/2022

FIRE & WATER: Unbelievable morning as the historic mill caught fire today. Our building is down the street, but we are relatively uneffected by the situation unlike our business neighbors , Franklin School of Dance, , , , Hometown Bank, and others.
First responders, other local city fire departments, and City of Kent Fire Department are amazing humans who responded so quickly to this unexpected tragedy. It is a sad day indeed.

11/18/2022

PROJECT TREE REMOVAL: Finally finished clearing out the trees on the backside of the building. This is the first of many steps to work with the city to build a future public sidewalk and pathway for the community to use and enjoy.
Even though Kent is known for being the tree city, sometimes we have to clear out the old to make room for the new.

07/12/2022

FRESH START: These humble beginnings start at the G122 building. GALERIE by is the first of three buildings set to launch Monday, August 1st 2022.
Galerie Wellness is yoga studio, fitness area, zen meditation space, wellness center, medspa, and more. We are hiring our team, growing fast, and so excited to meet you! Come say hello-bonjour-hola-hallo-ciao!
Big thanks to from LADD Signs for seemlessly creating, delivering, and installing our City of Kent ARB approved signs for both the front and backside of the building.
Everything is finally starting to come together. We can’t wait for you to see what we have been building and join our community!

06/28/2022

GREEN LIGHT GO: Calling one, calling all fitness instructors, yoga teachers, wellness coaches, front desk people, and gym managers … immediate job openings and opportunities for Galerie Wellness by the first of many projects and businesses in our spaces!

06/23/2022

FEARLESS FREEDOM: On National Flag Day, in honor of the holiday we added American flag banners to the G108 building windows as a sign of patriotism and pride for the freedom we enjoy daily.
The City of Kent is currently going through a flag redesign and we want to encourage the citizens and community to get involved in the project. In the coming weeks a few narrowed down designs will be out to the public to vote on the favorite.
Keep up with all the flag progress in our stories. Feel free to reach out, DM, and send us a message if you would like to get more involved.

06/05/2022

TREE REMOVAL: Mother Nature’s storms this week prompted the first of many phases to slowly remove the large, wild trees growing on the backside of the building and cut down the tree branches hanging over ODOT highway 59.
It was a dangerous job with lots of dead tree limbs falling on to unstable rocky terrine hills and countless areas of the poison ivy. Big thanks to the tree arborist and professionals for making sure everyone was safe during this removal.
Clearing out these trees is the first of many steps for the city to build a future public sidewalk, pathway, and potentially a bike path for the community to use and enjoy. Crossing our fingers the city is awarded these grant funds sooner vs later for this project.