by Ryan Kring | Feb 17, 2018 | Ancon News
February 15, 2018
South Bend, IN- Ancon Construction, premier design build construction firm, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open their new downtown South Bend office. Located inside the newly renovated mixed use building The LaSalle the office has premiere corner street level visibility set inside the historic LaSalle building. Although the office is inside a historic building the design is ultra modern and minimalistic. Matt VanSoest, Designer, researched office spaces like Tesla and Google and used that for design inspiration. Local artists have donated some sculptures and historic photos of downtown South Bend have placed them throughout the office.
Why downtown South Bend? For over 40 years Ancon Construction has served South Bend, Mishawaka and the entire St. Joseph County region. Nearly everyday there is an Ancon Construction employee in the region working on projects. “We have a known presence and excellent reputation in this region….now we have the physical location to match. The revitalization of the downtown corridor is exciting. Many of the projects that started the downtown revitalization Ancon Construction were a part of, so South Bend seemed like the natural choice when we looked at potential locations.” noted Ryan Kring, Vice President of Business Development. 
Kring went on to say, “This space is a communal area which our employees can use to give our clients a comfortable place to meet and have a great experience. Having this space allows our customers a closer place to meet and plan out our projects together. We use a team approach to project design and delivery in which our clients are involved heavily throughout the entire process. The office is designed to be a living showroom of various types of materials so our clients can see them in actual space. Periodically we will change out the furniture and flooring to highlight the latest available designs and materials.”
Ancon Construction is not the only tenant in the building, recently The Hideaway opened. The Hideaway is a 1920’s speakeasy steampunk whiskey bar that was designed and built by Ancon Construction. South Blend, a new coffee house, is also under construction and will be opening its doors in the next few months.
We have been building this region for over 40 years and we look forward to the next 40.
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by Ryan Kring | Feb 16, 2017 | Ancon News
2/16/17-Progress update on the new restaurant concept going into Heritage Square in Granger, IN. Signs are up and interior demo has begun!
by Ryan Kring | Feb 13, 2017 | Ancon News
Primal Kitchen is a name you may not be familiar with…but if all goes as planned they could quickly become a household name. Thomas and Tara Olson are the local Mishawaka franchise owner’s of Primal Kitchen which is opening the first four locations nationwide, the first here in the heart of Michiana.
Heritage Square will be the new home of the first Primal Kitchen to open in the United States. The former New Balance location will be transformed to a quick casual farm to fork restaurant complete with a small retail store area where customers can purchase Primal Kitchen’s own line of specialty items such as mayo, natural granola bars and health supplements. Check out their shop page here to learn more about their products.
When asked why the Primal Kitchen concept appealed to them Tara Olson said, “From the moment we learned of the opportunity to be a part of this concept we knew it was something we had to do. The ability to offer the community a healthy option in a fast casual setting was very appealing to us. All of our ingredients will be organic and free of GMO’s. We will have a wonderfully diverse menu with something for everyone. Attached to the restaurant will be a dynamic grab and go cafe which boasts a coffee, juice and smoothie bar along with freshly made packaged chef specials which are perfect for the consumer on the go. Whether you are meeting friends for breakfast after your workout, grabbing lunch with your coworkers or joining us for your family dinner we know you will not be disappointed.”
Ancon Construction was chosen as the builder for this location. Ryan Kring, Vice President of Business Development, commented, “When we heard that Thomas and Tara chose us to build their restaurant we were very excited. Being the first location ever is like potentially building the first Panera or Chipolte …. who knows where this could go from here”. Kring went on to say, “Working with the national franchise, based out of Phoenix, has been a good experience. They know their brand and have a vision. We love taking their conceptual ideas and bringing them to life. We understand the trust they are giving us and we do not take it lightly”.
Heritage Square-Future Home of Primal Kitchen Location
When asked why Ancon Construction was the right fit for this project Tara said, “We are excited to be be working with Ancon Construction on this project. We chose Ancon based on their presence in the community and their commitment to providing their clients with exceptional service.” To see what other restaurants Ancon has worked on check out our portfolio link here.
Signage and renovations will begin next week and updates on the progress will be posted as the project moves forward.
Are you looking to open a franchise, start a business or open a restaurant? Let Ancon Construction be a resource as you plan, design and build. Our 40 plus years of expertise can help fast track your project and make your brand come to life. Contact us here to take your first step.
by Ryan Kring | Dec 16, 2016 | Ancon News
Construction Team Grows!
Ancon Construction is excited to announce that the employee owned company has added an additional team member, Mark Groshans. Mark joined Ancon in November as a project manager and will focus on the cost estimating and project management process of concrete work and will also assist with Ancon Building Services (ABS) Department.
Experienced in South Bend, Elkhart, Goshen, Mishawaka Regions.
Mark has been in the construction industry for many years in our region and has a large list of existing relationships that he hopes to bring with him to Ancon. When asked about his new position Mark said, “Being hired by Ancon is a great opportunity to work with a company that is well known for quality work and is well respected within the community and industry. I am honored to work with such a great group of people that know the importance of family.”
Ancon is continuing to enjoy growth as a company and adding Mark to our team will only serve to enhance the great relationships we have with our customers and increase our speed to market. Welcome aboard!
by Ryan Kring | Nov 16, 2016 | Ancon News
Ever wonder what the coolest office in Chicago is…or looks like? Check out the winner of this year’s 2106 Coolest Office Award. Pandora’s 80′ themed office took home the bragging rights for 2016.
