Business. Community. Vision. TheArmoryProject.com
Welcome to The Armory. A Transformational Redevelopment Project of the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce The Armory will be 100 years old in 2015 and is about to be repurposed into one of the most exciting redevelopments in mid-michigan! While preserving its historic exterior, interior renovations will offer a fresh and forward-looking perspective that will stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit, and embrace and nurture collaborative growth. Get in on the ground-floor opportunity of Shiawassee County s first class-a office space.
The Armory s Next Chapter Located in downtown Owosso, The Armory was constructed in 1915. For nearly 90 years it served as home for the Michigan National Guard 144th Military Police Company, as well as Civil, First and Second World War infantries. Throughout the years, it was used by the community as an entertainment venue for concerts, prize fights, proms, trade shows and other special events. Legend has it The Armory has seen the likes of Alice Cooper, Grand Funk Railroad, Jerry Lee Lewis and The Kingsmen. Today, through the vision of the Shiawassee Area Chamber of Commerce, The Armory is on its way to writing its next chapter. Redevelopment of The Armory offers new and exciting opportunities you won t find anywhere else in the region including the county s first-ever class-a office space in a downtown. Let s start with the location. Your staff will enjoy the benefits of working in an urban setting that s experiencing exciting revitalization. Owosso and the surrounding communities are filled with great schools, wonderful neighborhoods and lots of family friendly activities. Revitalization of The Armory includes fresh, state-ofthe-art décor, high ceilings with open floor plans, and 36,000 sq. ft. of leasable office space with shared amenities that include conference, break, training and community rooms. An exceptional 1G of Internet speed will make technology use a breeze. Networking will be a daily event over coffee in the common areas or in group meetings. Do business with the attorney, accountant or other professionals located in the same building. Host the best holiday party in town in one of the most historical yet most modern facilities in the region. When it s time to take a break, get out of the office and sit by the river on a bench surrounded by beautiful landscape. You ll have an inviting natural setting just outside the door. What a great place to work! Imagine being able to walk to Curwood Castle or the Shiawassee Arts Center for lunch, or sitting next door at the new brew pub on the river after work with a cold Michigan craft beer in your hand. You could watch a local band play right outside your office door at the nearby ampitheater. Walk to a great dinner and show after work. The area has 15 restaurants within walking distance. The Armory will also serve as the head for the Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trailway, connecting you with groomed, scenic nature and bike trails.
Business. Community. Vision. Revitalization in Downtown Owosso Michael D-L Jordan/David-Lorne Photographic Owosso is located in the heart of Shiawassee County and is its largest city. A wave of revitalization is happening all around. New restaurants. New downtown businesses and façade improvements. Expanding arts and cultural offerings that include the recently renovated Lebowsky Center. Outstanding schools and a growing college student base. Successful economic development initiatives attracting new businesses and creating jobs. Thriving international manufacturing and service industries. Award-winning, cutting-edge healthcare facilities. You can add your name to the list of success stories by being part of The Armory. Looking to Start or Expand a Business? The Shiawassee Regional Chamber, together with a local satellite of the Michigan Small Business Development Center, houses a business incubator that will be a key part of The Armory. By providing a unique set of services and benefits tailor-made to help your new business reduce risks, ensure market competitiveness and identify strategic local business resources with guidance and encouragement every step of the way, we can help you go after the dream to realize your entrepreneurial vision!
. Forward-thinking? Collaborative? Visionary? Be Part of Our Vision Locate your business in The Armory and you will be among a group of like-minded professionals. Opportunities for creative, energetic synergy will abound for professionals who are committed to success. The Armory will offer modern, high-quality, class-a office space without the hefty price tag. Offices will vary in size from large private suites to open-air, drop-in work stations that share common spaces and reception services. Anchor Tenants Include: Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership Shiawassee Convention & Visitors Bureau The Cook Family Foundation A minimum one-year lease term will be required. This preserves the synergy of the center and will ensure the ongoing presence of dedicated, visionary tenants whose success will continue to build on the revitalization of the regional economy. Available space ranges from 100 sf. to 2,732 sf. You Can Get There From Here Saginaw The Armory is centrally located in mid-michigan, close to major cities like Lansing, Flint, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Saginaw with a multitude of transportation options to access local, regional, national and worldwide markets. Owosso is only a few miles from I-69, and a short drive from I-75. Shiawassee County has miles of railroads and is within a 45-minute drive of three commercial airports. If you or your product needs to go anywhere quickly, you can do it from The Armory. Shiawassee County is also part of the I-69 International Trade Corridor, which is a strategic commercial gateway between the Midwestern United States and Ontario, Canada. Its four-county region offers unbeatable multi-modal transportation infrastructure with a wide range of distribution options. St. Johns Dewitt Bath Ashley Bannister Elsie Ovid Lansing Chesaning Oakley Henderson New Lothrop Owosso. Corunna Lennon Laingsburg Vernon Durand Morrice Byron Perry. Shaftsburg Okemos Haslett Gaines Swartz Creek. Flint
STAIR PATIO STAIR 2170 SF 552 SF CONFERENCE 492 SF UTILITY KITCHENETTE CO-WORKING SPACE 395 SF 800 SF COFFEE EXCHANGE PHONE BOOTH RECEPTION CONFERENCE 500 SF LOBBY 1022 SF MAIN ENTRY 950 SF FIRST FLOOR UTILITY 635 SF 2732 SF 2030 SF LOBBY 890 SF PUBLIC ENTRY 1347 SF PUBLIC ENTRY UTILITY GROUND FLOOR
CO-WORKING SPACE 715 SF TREEHOUSE CONFERENCE BELOW OPEN TO BELOW CO-WORKING SPACE 1010 SF PRIVATE 2066 SF CO-WORKING SPACE 715 SF SECOND FLOOR Amenities Shared conference rooms and open meeting areas Shared kitchen/break areas Shared reception services, if needed Cleaning and building maintenance services 1GB Internet service Utilities (electricity, water, sewer) Furniture Property taxes Building and property insurance Larger suites built to suit Technology at the Speed of Life Connectivity will be lightning-fast to enable all of your technology needs. Every tenant will have 1G of Internet included in the lease rate the fastest speed in town through a partnership with DayStarr Communications. Need more? DayStarr can make it happen through its own fiber-optic network built locally to meet the needs of businesses and residents. Contact Woodworth Commercial for leasing information. Phone: 989.723.3711 info@thearmoryproject.com
Contact Us Today! Leasing Randy Woodworth Principal Broker Woodworth Commercial randy@woodworthcommercial.com Phone: 989.723.3711 woodworthcommercial.com 215 N. Water Street, Owosso, MI 48867 TheArmoryProject.com Development Ryan Henry Chief Operating Officer Kincaid Henry Building Group Inc. r.henry@kincaidhenry.com kincaidhenry.com