Ashland’s “The Corner Spot” Opens June 28th
Ashland’s “The Corner Spot” Opens June 28th
ASHLAND, MA - The Town of Ashland will officially open “The Corner Spot” on June 28, 2017. This project was designed to create a community gathering place as well as serve as an incubator for pop-up businesses. The project was created to help improve the overall look of downtown, increase foot traffic, and test drive the market for new businesses considering opening a store front. The project was funded by personal contributions from residents and businesses as well as grant funding through MassDevelopment’s Commonwealth Places funding program. 126 Self Storage’s “Top Corner” sponsorship highlights the strong business community in town and its support for economic development in Ashland.
The land at 6 Cherry Street, which is in the heart of Downtown Ashland is being transformed into a beautiful park that residents will enjoy throughout the summer and fall months. A new business will pop into the lovely storefront every few weeks. With the overall goal to revitalize downtown, The Corner Spot will not only provide an opportunity to expose Ashland to potential new businesses and create additional foot traffic downtown but it will serve as a location for people to gather. There will be an area for children to play, café tables and porch swings. The Corner Spot will have entertainment and activities for all ages, food trucks and mobile boutiques will be popping in and out weekly. “This project will create a sense of community downtown, it will begin to reshape how we use and think about our downtown”, said Jenn Ball, Assistant Town Manager of Ashland.
“It is wonderful to see The Corner Spot come alive due to the support and encouragement from the residents in town, says Beth Reynolds, Director of Economic Development and Community Outreach, this project has already strengthened our community in ways I never imagined”.
The Corner Spot will become a destination for people throughout the MetroWest Region. The goal is to bring community together and stimulate economic activity in Ashland. There is plenty of opportunity in Ashland, it is a business-friendly community that supports growth. Although this project is temporary it has already created permanent changes in the way the community thinks about downtown. It will without a doubt be “the place to be” this summer. The Coffee Trike will be the first business to kick off the start of the season, followed by Firefly’s BBQ, The Ceramics Garage, Sweet Home Handmade and Jennifer’s Handmade Soaps. There will be more to follow as The Corner Spot will be open through October.
The Grand Opening will take place on Wednesday, June 28th. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m. and will be followed later in the day with food trucks, music and more!
All are welcome to attend.
For more information, visit www.ashlandmass.com/488/The-Corner-Spot. Or follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/thecornerspotashland/
