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Clinton Lofts Project Featured in Trentonian
On April 25, 2012, the Trentonian published an article that focused on Trenton Makes, Inc. President Roland Pott”s, as well as community partners Matt Faircloth”s and Rich Carroll”s, 22 unit Clinton Lofts development project at 200 Hamilton Avenue in Trenton. Click here to see the article!
Roland Pott on Trentonian TV Production
On March 26, 2012, Trenton Makes, Inc. owner Roland Pott was a guest on Trentonian TV Production. He spoke about the economic and redevelopment challenges facing Trenton and what can be done to address them.
Trenton Makes Launches Blog/Website!
In partnership with Rockbridge Designs, Trenton Makes, Inc. has launched its blog/website. Utilize the blog/website to learn about Trenton Makes” services and projects and stay up-to-date about happenings at the company. Be sure to subscribe to the blog and link to Trenton Makes through its social media resources so that you don”t miss anything.
New Development in the City's Revival
On May 14, 2012, the Trenton Times featured an article on Clinton Lofts, a 22-unit development project to take place at 200 Hamilton Avenue in Trenton. The project has received final site plan and Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation approval from the city. Once final project financing is obtained, the project can begin. Click here to read more.
Urban Word Seeks to Settle Outstanding Charges
On May 2, 2012, the Trentonian published an article highlighting Urban Word, LLC”s attempt to settle outstanding charges against its liquor license with the city. Urban Word, LLC”s liquor license is currently held at the Trenton Social, which Urban Word, LLC in partnership with Trenton Social Manager T.C. Nelson currently owns and operates. Supporters of the bar/restaurant fear that settling this matter in court might not only cost the Trenton Social its liquor license but its business as well. Thus, supporters of the Trenton Social attended the last city council meeting to voice their support of a quick and cost-efficient settlement.
Click here to view the article.
Trenton Makes Building Fully Occupied!
On May 4, 2012, Trenton Makes, Inc. leased the last of its available suites at the Trenton Makes Building, 439 S. Broad Street, Trenton. The building is now fully occupied with entrepreneurs, artists, non-profits, and small businesses, including but not limited to, the Trenton Titans, a minor league hockey team organization, McAuliffe Carroll Architects, an architecture firm, Front Row Seat Productions, a audio and video recording company, NJTL, a tennis and learning non-profit, Ramzee Shabazz, a DJ and graphic artist, and Higher Power Yoga Studio, a full-service Yoga studio. We are pleased to have such great energy under one roof, and we thank our tenants for being a part of our community.
To see a list of some of our tenants, click here.
Current Real Estate Trends in Central NJ
For their July 2012 edition, Mercer Business Magazine featured a cover story entitled “Central NJ Economic Update,” which focuses on the job and real estate market in central NJ. In this article, Roland Pott speaks of commercial real estate trends in our area. Click here to read more.