Harvest Ridge Case Study
MILLERSBURG — With more than $1.6 million raised by the Holmes County Hardwood Furniture Guild, the Holmes County commissioners recently agreed to kick in funds to help make an arena/exposition building a reality at Harvest Ridge.
“The (fundraising) campaign was pretty successful. We're very pleased,” said Guild President Roy Miller, who, along with Holmes County Chamber of Commerce Director Shasta Mast, updated the commissioners on the project, for which they also had several blueprints.
The 150- by 225-foot free span building will be complemented by 30-foot wings, said Mast, noting, in addition to exhibition space, the building will include a large storage area, a milking parlor, to be installed by the dairy boosters at a cost of $80,000, and a large kitchen, for which the Holmes County Farm Bureau will provide necessary funding. …show more content…
Fundraising, including pledge sheets and a $500,000 State Capital Appropriations Grant for the arena building, will cover construction of the building, onto which the guild hopes to add in the future.
At the request of Miller and Mast, the commissioners agreed to give $100,000 toward the project, for the purchase of pipe and drape, which is used to create vendor space and is necessary for most operations within the facility.
While the building will be owned by Harvest Ridge, the guild will own the pipe and drapes, which it can then rent out for events held at the facility, said Miller, noting, the arrangement would provide the guild with “a gift that would keep on giving forever and ever.”
“We're looking for the best bang for the buck,” said Commissioner Joe Miller, who along with the other commissioners, said he believed the stated purpose for the money was one that made sense to ensure the success of the guild and the facility.
The $100,000 amount is equal to that given by the commissioners to the Holmes County District Public Library for the purchase of a new
bookmobile.
“One of the reasons we were willing to come to the table is you have been successful (in raising outside funds for the project),” said Joe Miller. To build on what already has been raised, the guild will continue to take donations and is looking at selling some naming rights — for the exposition center, arena and exhibit hall.
“It's a great thing for the county,” added Commissioner Rob Ault.
To ensure the building is fully constructed and ready for use by the next Holmes County Fair, Mast said she anticipates ground breaking will begin in late November or early December.
“This has got to be done for the fair,” she said, explaining, “They need the space.”
Completion of the building, to be located where the show tent was previously located, is set for July 15.
“The (fundraising) campaign was pretty successful. We're very pleased,” said Guild President Roy Miller, who, along with Holmes County Chamber of Commerce Director Shasta Mast, updated the commissioners on the project, for which they also had several blueprints.
The 150- by 225-foot free span building will be complemented by 30-foot wings, said Mast, noting, in addition to exhibition space, the building will include a large storage area, a milking parlor, to be installed by the dairy boosters at a cost of $80,000, and a large kitchen, for which the Holmes County Farm Bureau will provide necessary funding. …show more content…
Fundraising, including pledge sheets and a $500,000 State Capital Appropriations Grant for the arena building, will cover construction of the building, onto which the guild hopes to add in the future.
At the request of Miller and Mast, the commissioners agreed to give $100,000 toward the project, for the purchase of pipe and drape, which is used to create vendor space and is necessary for most operations within the facility.
While the building will be owned by Harvest Ridge, the guild will own the pipe and drapes, which it can then rent out for events held at the facility, said Miller, noting, the arrangement would provide the guild with “a gift that would keep on giving forever and ever.”
“We're looking for the best bang for the buck,” said Commissioner Joe Miller, who along with the other commissioners, said he believed the stated purpose for the money was one that made sense to ensure the success of the guild and the facility.
The $100,000 amount is equal to that given by the commissioners to the Holmes County District Public Library for the purchase of a new
bookmobile.
“One of the reasons we were willing to come to the table is you have been successful (in raising outside funds for the project),” said Joe Miller. To build on what already has been raised, the guild will continue to take donations and is looking at selling some naming rights — for the exposition center, arena and exhibit hall.
“It's a great thing for the county,” added Commissioner Rob Ault.
To ensure the building is fully constructed and ready for use by the next Holmes County Fair, Mast said she anticipates ground breaking will begin in late November or early December.
“This has got to be done for the fair,” she said, explaining, “They need the space.”
Completion of the building, to be located where the show tent was previously located, is set for July 15.