Friend Development Group drives local economic growth in Nebraska

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Friend Development Group, a volunteer organization of local entrepreneurs, is driving new business openings and building rehabilitation in Friend, Nebraska.

Friend Development Group, Inc., a volunteer organization made up of local entrepreneurs and business leaders, is driving economic revitalization in Friend, Nebraska. The group works on new business startups, economic growth initiatives and building rehabilitation projects.

Recent projects include the conversion of an existing business into McCallum's Tavern and Holy Coffee, offering both dining and coffee service in a historic atmosphere. Brick and Maple, a new boutique retail store, operates 24/7 with customers accessing the shop by scanning a barcode. The group rehabilitated the building after it was condemned when a wall fell off the back.

Other initiatives include helping an automotive repair store transition to a new owner and converting a former grocery store building into a 24-hour fitness centre. Board member Eric Bresson noted that the coffee shop 'fills a void that we had locally for everybody's little wake up in the morning to get them going'. The group has also undertaken 'spec' home building projects in the town.

How it is being reported

• Friend Development Group highlights new businesses, local revitalizationFriend Development Group, Inc., is seeing new businesses and economic growth in Friend, and there are a number of shopping opportunities downtown.1011Now · 26 Oct, 21:41
• Friend Development Group highlights new businesses, local revitalizationFriend Development Group, Inc., is seeing new businesses and economic growth in Friend, and there are a number of shopping opportunities downtown.WOWT · 26 Oct, 21:41

In this story: Friend Development Group, Inc. · Eric Bresson · Friend · Nebraska · McCallum's Tavern and Holy Coffee · Brick and Maple

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