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“This project punctuates an exciting time for Piqua. In the last several years, the city has begun to transform,” said Wilson Reiser, owner and CEO of Winans. “Piqua Station will provide much-desired amenities including coworking space, three food service tenants offering unique food options, and health and beauty services. Downtown Piqua is changing fast, and momentum is accelerating.”
This will be Small Nation’s third location of BUILD Cowork + Space, a modern and flexible shared office space designed to foster collaboration and innovation among entrepreneurs, freelancers and small businesses. Small Nation opened its first coworking concept in Bellefontaine and its second space in Marysville this past April.
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Other business expected to open soon include Smoothie Life, Sushi Kazu and a new Winans headquarters.
- This will be Smoothie Life’s second location. The smoothie shop opened it first location in Sidney three years ago at 2050 W. Michigan St.
- Sushi Kazu is owned by Chef Kyaw Say, who operates Sushi Hikari inside COhatch The Market in Springfield. He also operates a food truck with fully cooked American-style sushi and traditional Japanese sushi.
- Winans is a family-owned business known for its handcrafted chocolates and coffee. Its corporate offices, chocolate factory and roastery are based in Piqua. The business has 22 stores across Ohio with more planning to open later this year.
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Piqua Station was previously home to an AAA Travel office and Chad and Brandi Lawson of Home Town Realty. The building will continue to be home to MB Aesthetics, which offers a range of services including Cryo-Lean 360, microchanneling and lash extensions.
“These businesses will bring a fresh, diverse range of offerings that cater to the community’s needs and aspirations,” said Jason Duff, founder and CEO of Small Nation. “Our partnership with Winans is more than just a business venture. By providing unique dining, wellness, and coworking options, we are creating a dynamic environment that will draw people to the heart of Piqua, stimulate the local economy, and foster a strong sense of community.”
This is not the first time Winans has invested in downtown Piqua.
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In 2015, Winans renovated the Piqua Daily Call building to become the hub of chocolate production, coffee roasting and retail. In 2022, Winans purchased and renovated two downtown buildings, the former Francis Office Supply and Vern’s Automotive buildings, to expand their coffee roasting, office and distribution operations.
“As someone that grew up and has made their career in downtown Piqua, this progress is encouraging and we are inspired to craft what’s next,” Reiser said. “Winans is firmly rooted in Piqua, and we are blessed with a loyal community, results-driven governmental leadership, and a world class workforce.”
In addition to Winans’ facilities and Piqua Station, other recent downtown projects include the new YMCA, Lock 9 Park and Stage, Crooked Handle Brewing Co. and the Piqua Arts and Innovation Center.
“The uses planned for the building align perfectly with the downtown Piqua Placemaking Initiative,” said Chris Schmiesing, community and economic development director for the City of Piqua. “The food service establishments will be a great addition to the downtown offerings, and the coworking and office uses will contribute positively to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in downtown Piqua.”
More details
More information on new businesses will be released in the coming months. There are additional spaces available for lease. For more information or to inquire about a space, email info@smallnation.com or call 937-565-4580.
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