LETTER FROM MAYOR DIANE E. WHALEN
We are pleased to present the City of Florence's third quarter development report. Our Administrative team works hand-in-hand with our elected officials to enhance and improve our relationship with our residential and business community. This document provides just a snapshot of the City of Florence’s Economic Development efforts and successes. They are meant to help keep you informed on news and developments that relate specifically to you.
Florence continues to be one of Kentucky’s fastest growing communities. With many transformational projects underway, city council and staff continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our residents and business community. Much of our success is because of our ability to foster public-private relationships throughout the business community. City officials have worked closely with all stakeholders to implement projects that created opportunities and further advanced our vision. Our economic development strategy continues to focus its efforts on creating a diverse economy that supports long-term sustainability by building stronger existing business relationships and working with the startup, entrepreneurial community to ensure Florence is one of the region’s most sought-after communities in which to grow a business. Thank you for being part of our wonderful success.
Diane E. Whalen Mayor
Ross Dress For Less 7601 Mall Road New to the market chain backfilling 28,000 sq. ft. of the former HH Gregg building Planned opening Fall 2019
TJ Max/HomeGoods Remodel 7607 Mall Road Longtime Florence businesses TJ Maxx and Home Goods are almost finished with their store remodel Planned opening Fall 2019
Bob’s Discount Furniture
A.C. Moore
7601 Mall Road Redevelopment of the former 58,000 sq. ft. HH Gregg building New to the market business that will fill 30,000 sq. ft. of this building Planned opening Fall 2019
Near 7607 Mall Road New to the market business Will be a part of the T.J. Maxx/HomeGoods store remodel Planned opening Fall 2019
Holiday Inn Express 1055 Vandercar Way 2.1 acre development site 56,000 sq. ft. , 45’ tall 93 rooms Planned opening Fall 2019
GE Aviation Doering Drive VanTrust LLC has started constructing a new 70,000 sq. ft. building on Doering Drive GE Aviation will serve as the sole tenant bringing over 100 new full-time jobs.
CVG Site 6A
Staybridge Suites
5101 Renegade Way 21 acre development site 250,000 sq. ft. building was completed in 2018 with DB Schenker being the anchor. A soon to be named co-tenant is currently working on interior finishes for their co-lease
3255 Ted Bushelman Boulevard 2.8 acre development site 72,965 sq. ft., 5-story tall 89 rooms Construction is underway
Circus Trix 4999 Houston Road 3.57 acre development site 4-story, 45,000 sq. ft. hotel 64 rooms Planned opening Fall 2019
Foam Warriorz 7541 Mall Road 3.7 acre development site 18,000 sq. ft. building renovation Planned opening Fall 2019
Repertoire
NKY Maxillofacial Surgical Associates
8645 Haines Drive New startup restaurant that will serve new & contemporary American cuisine Planned opening Fall 2019
4748 Houston Road 1 acre redevelopment site Stand-alone medical office preforming oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures Planned opening Fall 2019
Villages of Florence Community
Villages of Weaver Community
Hopeful Church Road 33 acre development site 177 ranch style homes Project is 90% complete final build out date anticipated sometime in Fall 2019
Weaver Road 9.2 acre development site 56 ranch style homes Project is 60% complete final build out date anticipated sometime in Spring 2020
Starbucks
French Quarter Phase 4
8755 US 42 1 acre development site; New stand-alone Starbucks Planned opening Summer 2019
Orleans North Subdivision 6 acre development site Approximately 50 residential homes to be constructed over the next two years
Tru Hotel
Spectrum Retail Store
1080 Vandercar Way 3.57 acre development site 4-story, 45,000 sq. ft. hotel 64 rooms Opened July 2019
7683 Mall Road New retail store offering Spectrum customers a more convenient location to manage their accounts Opened June 2019
Fairfield Inn & Suites 5910 Merchant Street 3.7 acre development site 50,635 sq. ft., 42’ tall 91 rooms Opened August 2019
Bluegrass Tattoo 217 Main Street
2 months after the city adopted a zoning text amendment allowing body-art services, the first tattoo studio opened on Main Street in June of this year.
Menards 5000 Apex Lane 17 acre development site Construction started July 2018 Opened June 2019
Nothing Bundt Cake 4960 Houston Road New to the market bakery that specializes in a variety of bundt cakes Opened May 2019
Twisted Cream
Dominion Senior Living
8133 Mall Road New to the market startup business that specializes in alcohol infused ice cream. Opened July 2019
4009 Seligman Drive 4.1 acre development site
60 unit (84 beds) assisted living facility Opened May 2019
Yamato Steakhouse 8197 Mall Road New to the market restaurant , serving all you can eat sushi and Japanese style steaks. Opened June 2019
Carefirst Urgent Care 7683 Mall Road New to the market medical business Opened August 2019
Litas Tacos 8450 US 42 New to the market Mexican restaurant serving a wide variety of food. Opened July 2019
HomeBuys 7690 Mall Road Re-development of former 43,00 sq. ft. Toys R Us building New to the market home furnishing business Opened August 2019
First National Bank of Kentucky 1511 Cavalry Drive First NKY expansion of one of the oldest banks in Kentucky This office operate as a commercial loan office concentrating on commercial development in NKY
Restyle Home Furnishings 8415 US 42 New start-up business that specializes in home and office furnishes Opened January 2019
Becoming Mom Spa & Ultrasound 7715 Mall Road New to the market business offering prenatal massages and ultrasound services to expectant mothers. Opened January 2019
Tate Training Center 5101 Renegade Way New athletic training center owned and operated by former Cincinnati Bengal Brandon Tate Opened February 2019
Episcopal Senior Living
Legacy Living Senior Housing
Bill Wentz Drive 4 acre development site 24,000 sq. ft. , 48 rooms 3 stories, 50 ft. in height Construction scheduled for Fall 2019
Gunpowder Road 14 acre development site 94,000 sq. ft. , 93 rooms 7 (4) unit independent living townhomes Construction scheduled for Fall 2019
Hopeful Heights Town Homes Hopeful Road 8 acre development site Major site plan review is underway at the Boone County Planning Commission Construction scheduled for Fall 2019
TownePlace Suites Turfway Road 2.85 development site 65,716 sq. ft., 4 –story tall 101 unit hotel room Construction scheduled for Summer 2019