The Goods & Co. Market getting money to help revitalize the former Eaton’s building on Court Street between Red River Road and Park Avenue.
$130,000 is dedicated from both the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Tourism Thunder Bay.
The CEDC Board of Directors approved the funds through the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Fund and remains conditional upon the stable success of the marketplace following its grand opening.
“Goods & Co. Market is an exciting and innovative economic development project in Northwestern Ontario” says Maelyn Hurley, Owner and Operator of Goods & Co. Market. “Located in Thunder Bay’s expanding Waterfront District, this project will include construction and renovation of the former iconic Eaton’s building. Approximately 18,000 square feet of the building will be used to create a space for local food and merchandise vendors as well as a public common area. Goods& Co. Market will serve as an integrated food and community hub, business incubator, and art education facility.”
It is anticipated that Goods & Co. Market will open its doors in early fall.