1-20-15 – Ross Miller, SIOR, represented Buffalo Wild Wings in the purchase of 2.08 acres of land at the northeast corner of Windsor and Brittany Court on Elkhart’s north side. According to The Stauffer Group, the local franchisee that operates three area Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants, they plan to build the newest BW3s there. The new location will be a new style building which will give customers a stadium experience to enjoy the sports atmosphere as they enjoy wings, beer and sports as well as many other menu items featuring the restaurant’s famous 15 sauce flavors. The new location is expected to open late in the fall of 2015. Greg & Kathleen Heeter were the sellers.
Welch Packaging Buys Former Elixir Building in Elkhart
1-15-15 – Welch Packaging Group is the new owner of the former Elixir Industries building at 2040 Industrial Parkway in Elkhart. Brent Miller, SIOR, assisted the seller of this 128,018 SF industrial building on 5.39 acres on the northeast side of the city. It is expected to be an expansion site for the company that makes corrugated packaging, boxes and other products for industry. Welch has more than 500 employees in multiple locations across the United States.
1926 Leininger, Elkhart, Sold By Kuhns and Griffith
1-15-15 -- Bill Kuhns, SIOR, and Scott Griffith assisted Leininger Avenue Properties in the purchase of 1926 Leininger in Elkhart. This 6,346 SF manufacturing building is expected to be an investment property for the new owner. The sellers were Rick and Lori Ettline. The new owner is currently renovating the building with updates to lights, HVAC, paint, and refurbishing offices.
Carved Leasing 2117 Wilden, Goshen
1-14-15 – Pete Letherman, SIOR, CCIM, assisted Carved LLC in leasing 8,600 SF of manufacturing space at 2117 Wilden in Goshen from Coppercoin Holdings LLC. Carved, owned by Elkhart’s John Webber, makes wooden cell phone cases and skins and sells them online.
Consumer Financial Services New Tenant at Concord Commons
1-12-15 -- Richard Hobson assisted Consumer Financial Services of Michiana in leasing 1,600 SF of retail space at 3706 Mishawaka Road (in Concord Commons), Elkhart. The company, which assists clients with car loans, is expected to open to the public in March. Its parent company is in Indianapolis.