It has taken more than five years and about $1.8 million dollars but the Klutho Building in Springfield is finally open for business.
At a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting event Thursday, FreshMinistries reopened the Klutho Building in front of more than 200 spectators. The event featured a 1920s movie studio theme with a red carpet entrance and actors and participants dressed to match the era of the original building.
Several key people involved with the renovations received awards for their efforts, including the Holland & Knight law firm, Maylon Boatwright, Jaguars co-owner Delores Weaver, architect Bob Broward and contractor David Lee.
At a private board meeting before the grand opening festivities began, FreshMinistries also presented State Sen. Jim King and State Rep. Don Davis with legislative excellence awards. FreshMinistries spokesperson Suzanne Yack said the legislators were honored because of their efforts to allocate State funding for FreshMinistries’ various business incubation programs.