Welcome to GRO!Est. 2019
GRO is a 501c3 working on revitalization projects in Glouster, Ohio.
GRO consists of a dedicated group of Glouster area residents, business owners and other non-profit partners who are working to revitalize our community by working on projects that eliminate blight, create safe spaces, and support entrepreneurial efforts. Our first completed project was an open-air park/event space located in the middle of town. This project has facilitated the removal of a structurally unsafe building and has resulted in a dramatic improvement to the downtown area by redeveloping the space into a community park. This park space is a compliment to the Glouster Depot and an ideal venue for events uptown like Glouster First Fridays and our Christmas event. Adjacent to the historic train depot, which has been preserved and is used by The Glouster Project, this new park called Sedalia Crossing has created an expanded public event space. We are currently renovating the Knights of Pythias building (KOP). This is our biggest project to date. The goal of this endeavor, beyond saving this majestic structure, is to create a supported entrepreneurial incubation setting, a remote work center and community coworking space. The first floor will be built out to create a venue for food based entreprenuers in a shared kitchen environment and can house 6 business with the goal of bringing fresh produce and local food options to our community. The upper levels will be built out as co-working, office and remote work space. This exciting project will transform our community's current offering and is linked to other projects that we are undertaking with non-profit partnerships. Collaboration with other organizations to create the foundation of economic progress and expanded opportunities for our community members is at the heart of everything we do.. One building at a time! We are excited for the future of Glouster Ohio and would love your support and feedback! |
A HUGE thank you to supporting organizations:
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