Request for Proposal: National Chain Hardware Store

The Albion Reinvestment Corporation (ARC), a 501c3, is seeking a qualified development partner for the “Superior Street Lofts Project” in downtown Albion, Michigan to own and operate a national franchise retail hardware store in the 1st floor commercial space of 315 S. Superior Street.

Memories and milestones: A recap of Albion’s progress in 2018

2018 was a year of continued forward progress in the community of Albion. In places where many others might give up, critical members of the Albion community continue to give back. New businesses have opened, community members have come together to celebrate successes, and confidence continues to build about the bright future of this town.

Pop-Up Shops: Lessons Learned and How You Can Start One in Your Downtown

This episode features Caroline Dobbins-Hurteau, who, with the help of her colleagues at the Albion Reinvestment Corporation (ARC), created a successful holiday pop-up shop in downtown Albion, Michigan.

Caroline dives deep into the ins and outs of how you can create a successful pop-up shop in your downtown, including how to pitch the idea to your downtown organizations, how to find prospective merchants, and—most important—how to make it an incremental yet lasting success for your downtown.

Southern Michigan city plans $25 million project to transform downtown

City business leaders have hope, however, as a collaboration of organizations look to tackle a $25 million project to revitalize Albion’s downtown core.

The plan is to gut and redevelop 29 storefronts and 52 upper-floor apartments in the next two to three years, said Amy Deprez, executive director of the Albion Reinvestment Corporation.

Town & Gown Podcast – Andy French

Andy French can be best described as a dedicated citizen of Albion. Over the years, French has given his time and talents to improving both Albion College and the community. In this episode, he provides updates on downtown revitalization and how we all can become involved in community rebuilding.