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Dual Celebration at Governor’s Square Mall

Posted on | by Joe Bell

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Governor’s Square Mall Grand Reopening & Veteran’s Day Celebration Draws Hundreds in Clarksville

 

ByMark Haynes

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

 

Governor’s Square Mall Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)

Clarksville, TN – Governor’s Square Mall in Clarksville marked a special dual celebration on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, with hundreds of locals turning out to commemorate the mall’s grand reopening alongside a vibrant Veterans Day celebration.

From 11:00am to 2:00pm, the mall buzzed with energy as visitors enjoyed festivities, free treats, and a first look at the mall’s impressive new renovations.

Kicking off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the event was briefly graced with a light rain sprinkle, adding charm to the grand reopening. After the ribbon was cut, attendees moved inside to discover a lively array of activities, from photo booths and celebrity look-alikes to an array of entertainment options spread across the newly revamped space.

“We’re excited about today. This is the kickoff of a grand reopening of Governors Square Mall here in Clarksville. We’re doing a celebration to kick off the holiday season as well as to celebrate Veterans Day,” said Anthony Cafaro Jr., Cafaro Company Co-President. “Everything you see inside and outside the mall is new. We’ve transformed the mall from the floors to the ceiling. We think that people are going to enjoy the fresh, modern environment.”

“I want to say thank you to the Cafaro Company for their investment in our community. We want to say thank you to Governor Square Mall for being a member investor in the Clarksville Chamber. We have a saying in the chamber that we’re stronger together. Thank you for helping us be strong, and thank you to the community,” said Brian Zacharias, Clarksville City Council.

The mall’s recent renovations brought a fresh look, including sleek new lighting, updated flooring, and state-of-the-art equipment. Mall-goers were also excited to learn about new attractions on the horizon: the much-anticipated Dave & Buster’s will open on November 25th, and a brand-new Phoenix Theaters complex is set to debut in May 2025, promising a first-rate entertainment experience for Clarksville residents.

“I think this is absolutely great. It’s just another indication of how well Clarksville-Montgomery County is doing. The growth in our businesses and the revitalization of the Governor Square Mall is just a plus,” Mike Rainey, Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce Chair, stated.

“You gotta see it to believe it. But this is really something that’s a major reinvestment in the community,” Jordan G. Hohman, Vice President of Project Development for Phoenix Theatres, commented. “We have a big project ahead of us that people are going to enjoy. I think what it does is bring the movie theater to the kind of standard that you expect looking at the rest of this mall. It really brings it into a modern era.”

Food vendors inside the mall’s main entrance joined in the festivities by handing out free samples that delighted attendees. Favorites included fresh cookies from Great American Cookies, savory pretzel bites from Auntie Anne’s, and flavorful chicken gyros from Same’s Greek Cafe. Other vendors like Chopsticks Japan, Subway, China Wok, Gini’s Java, and Cinnabon kept the crowd energized with offerings from egg rolls to turkey wraps, ensuring there was something for everyone.

“I’ve been here since 1989, and this is the biggest and best get-together I’ve seen here in the City of Clarksville. Thank you all,” commented Robert Swearingen.

“The renovated new look just brings a new vibe to the mall. It is just another recommitment to the community that we wanted to celebrate with everybody. We are super excited that there are other deals in the works. There are a lot more bigger businesses and better things looking to move towards Governor’s Square Mall,” Governor’s Square Mall Marketing Director Thomas Locke stated.

Shoppers and veterans alike expressed excitement over the revitalized mall and the day’s festivities. Governor’s Square Mall’s grand reopening was more than a celebration of a transformed shopping destination; it was a community event, bringing people together in appreciation of local veterans and in anticipation of a new era for one of Clarksville’s cherished gathering places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honoring the Champions

Posted on | by Joe Bell

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 25, 2024

 

Contacts:

 

Joe Bell                                                                               Margi Valdez

Director of Corporate Communications                      Marketing Director

Cafaro Company                                                              Huntington Mall

jbell@cafarocompany.com                                             marketingdirector@huntingtonmall.com

330-743-7688                                                                    304-733-0492 ext. 102

724-730-4532 (Mobile)

 

Big Day for the Knights

When a school can celebrate a sports team winning a state championship, it’s a very big deal. When the same school can claim TWO state champions in the same year, that’s monumental.  That’s the case for Cabell Midland High School.  In the spring of this year, both its baseball and track teams captured their respective state titles in Class AAA.

Today, Huntington Mall honored both teams for their extraordinary victories at a Champions Rally in the mall’s Center Court.  Cabell County Schools Superintendent Tim Hardesty and Athletic Director Jason Bankston were on hand to congratulate the athletes.  Track Coach Chris Parsons recounted the season, thanked his assistant coaches and introduced the team members individually, as did Baseball Coach Tracy Brumfield.

The mall’s philanthropic arm, the Cafaro Foundation, presented the school with a $10,000 donation.  Each student-athlete also received a Huntington Mall Gift Card.

Huntington Mall has been serving the people of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky since 1981. This 1.5 million square foot shopping complex is located off Route 60 and Interstate 64 at exit 20 in Barboursville, WV.  For more information on mall tenants, hours and events, call 304-733-0492 or visit online at www.huntingtonmall.com.  Huntington Mall is owned and managed in association with the Cafaro family of companies, based in Niles, Ohio.  To learn more about the Cafaro organization, go to www.cafarocompany.com.

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New Business Exploding at Kennedy Mall

Posted on | by Joe Bell

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5 new businesses coming to Kennedy Mall

A quintet of new businesses is set to join the ranks at Dubuque’s Kennedy Mall, including a new department store.

Mall owner Cafaro Co. on Monday announced the new stores, all of which are expected to open by the end of the year. The ventures represent a combined 75,000 square feet of newly leased space across the mall.

“I can’t recall the last time we had this many businesses ready to open their doors within just a couple months of each other,” said Joe Bell, Cafaro Co. director of corporate communications. “That’s a very good sign for Kennedy Mall.”

The largest addition will be World Earth Superstore, a 66,000-square foot, two-level department store expected to open in the former Younkers space near Planet Fitness and The Fun Station. It will be owned by Irvin Johnson, of Durango, Iowa, who already operates World Earth Minerals and This & That at the mall.

The new store will include a selection of men and women’s apparel, furniture, decor, cosmetics and more. It also will have a coffee bar and candy shop, as well as a large selection of kids toys and entertainment.

“It’s basically a family store,” Johnson said. “We have a little bit of everything for anybody, and it’s at (discounted) prices that they can afford.”

World Earth Superstore is expected to open in December, though Johnson said some of the larger amenities will be added over time. World Earth Minerals and This & That will continue to operate in their current storefronts in addition to the superstore.

Bell said Johnson’s newest venture is exactly the kind of thing Cafaro likes to see from its tenants.

“This is an offshoot from an entrepreneur who already has a presence in the mall who is … taking the opportunity to take a (vacant) space and turn it into something a little different,” Bell said. “I’m excited to see what he does with it.”

In addition to the department store, the mall also stands to gain two new food and beverage options.

Bubbles Boba Tea will open the same month next to Shoe Carnival. It is one of the first Bubbles Boba Tea franchise locations in Iowa and will serve a variety of boba tea and other beverages, as well as flatbreads, salads and wraps.

Owner Jen Hart said Dubuque seemed like a good fit for the boba tea business because of its relative proximity to her Quad Cities location and the excitement and support from Kennedy Mall personnel.

“It seems like post-COVID there has been this big revival to the whole mall concept, and now seemed like a good time to test those waters,” Hart said. “… We’re hoping to offer a bubble tea experience that everyone can enjoy.”

In November, two beauty stores will join the mix at Kennedy Mall. Perfume Aura will open near center court to offer a variety of perfumes and colognes, and D’Or24K will occupy the space next to Hibbett Sports to sell premium cosmetics, skin care and anti-aging products.

Bell credited Cafaro’s leasing teams with keeping their “ears to the ground” to ensure the attraction of new clients to Kennedy Mall, adding that the five new stores will be major contributors to efforts to revitalize the shopping center.

Moving forward, he said Cafaro is focused on further meeting customers’ demands as it works to fill the mall’s remaining vacancies.

He also stressed the company’s interest in adding new food and beverage options and outlined plans for the possible development of standalone buildings on mall-adjacent properties for use by local businesses and/or chain restaurants.

“There’s a great demand from people in the community for different types of dining experiences, so we’re going to put some concerted effort to see what we can do in that arena (in 2025),” he said.