Smart Business Magazine, May 2019
32 Smart Business Cleveland May 2019 2019CommercialDEVELOPMENTAWARDS Firelands Scientific was born from the idea that providing natural alternatives to modern pharmaceutical drugs is crucial for patients in Ohio For this reason the company built a 25000 square foot full glass greenhouse dedicated to growing plants for medicine in Huron Ohio Completing the project over the span of nine months Firelands Scientific is the second cultivator in Ohio with a greenhouse designed to promote sustainability in all facets of its processes Using close loop irrigation close loop soil and integrated pest management its efforts provide patients with clean high quality medical cannabis products the first legal cannabis available in Ohio as well as the only sun grown cannabis available in the state The Firelands Scientific teams ultimate goal is to help more patients suffering from harsh medical side effects of prescription drugs to find a healthy alternative and improve quality of life It also strives to provide meaningful employment and financial stimulation to benefit the surrounding community From start to completion of the greenhouse construction Firelands Scientific sourced 8 million in contracts with local companies Firelands Scientific FIRELANDS SCIENTIFIC Jeff McCourt CEO Originally constructed in 1913 as a clothing warehouse and retail outlet Clevelands Empire Improvement Building is a historic building of note at the edge of downtown Looking to balance modernization with historic preservation GBX Group LLC took on the challenging task of transforming this notable building into a state of the art corporate headquarters Completing the extensive project in 2018 GBX focused on protecting the historic integrity of the exterior restoring damaged portions of the parapet and facade to match the original Meanwhile inside the company incorporated more a contemporary style with large windows glass doors and hand painted murals GBX took on significant risk and challenge in adding a three story atrium between the third and fifth floors which required cutting through the floors of the top three levels of the building The organization also made significant investments in ENERGY STAR certified mechanicals as well as new plumbing and electrical that meet modern building standards The leading stakeholder in Clevelands Garment District GBXs transformation of the Empire Improvement Building has brought growth to a developing community Not only has the company created jobs and tax revenue it has engaged in supporting local neighbors and development initiatives GBX Group HQ Empire Improvement Building GBX GROUP LLC Drew Sparacia CEO
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