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Developers Hold Meeting in Taylorville for Proposed Cobblestone Inn

The developers for Cobblestone Inns, held 2 investor meetings in Taylorville Thursday afternoon at the University of Illinois Extension Christian County office, to determine the interest in a proposed 54-room hotel for the Christian County seat.

The event was hosted by the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce and the Christian County Economic Development Corporation.

Chris Gassel, vice president of development for BriMark Builders LLC, made the presentation, which included comparable numbers for similar markets, and a 5-year projection for the Taylorville hotel should it be built.

Gassel spoke with Regional Radio News before the 4 o'clock session Thursday afternoon and said he their development group has constructed several Cobblestone Inns in small towns in Illinois and the Midwest.

Gassel said what makes Cobblestone Inns unique, is local ownership.

 

Gassel said it's all about how to build the right hotel for the community.

Taylorville Mayor Greg Brotherton was pleased with the presentation and said it would be a boon to the community.

It will now be up to the Taylorville community, to decide whether to invest in the proposed Cobblestone Inn hotel.
 

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