The former Macy’s store in Towne Square Mall is being sold, confirms Jim Estes, the real estate agent handling the sale.
But he said it would take another 45 days before he could release the buyer’s name.
I bet on Ellis Entertainment, the company that owns Ellis Park in Henderson.
The company said in October that it plans to build a 60,000-square-foot entertainment venue in the Towne Square Mall area that will include historic racing machines, simulcast betting and a sports-themed restaurant.
The former Macy’s store has 80,000 square feet and seven acres.
The retailer left Owensboro in January 2020.
That summer, a group of local investors purchased the building, which is not part of the mall, for $1.25 million with the intention of turning it into an indoor sports complex.
But the city, county and Owensboro Health decided to build a new floor at the Owensboro Convention Center to create an indoor sports complex.
Jeff Inman, general manager of Ellis Park, said simply: “We are close to closing a deal. The holidays have slowed down some items.
I guess we’ll know more next month.
• The Jamaican Vibe restaurant moves into the mall at 2845 W. Parrish Ave., in accordance with building permits.
• I unofficially learn that Chick-fil-A’s second Owensboro location will likely go to the old IDK-Bob Evans location in front of the Walmart on Kentucky 54.
• State says in 2021 Kentucky broke all-time record for investment and job creation – with 264 new location and private sector expansion projects committed to investing more than $11.2 billion dollars and create more than 18,100 full-time jobs.
• The German American Bank announces that it has finalized its merger with the Citizens Union Bank of Shelbyville.
• Big Lots has set a goal of $8 billion to $10 billion in sales this year and opening about 500 new stores.
The discount chain currently operates 1,431 stores in 47 states.
It reported net sales of $6.2 billion for fiscal 2020.
• Envision Contractors recently obtained planning permission for the foundation of the hotel and apartment complex it plans to build at 560 W. Second St. — across from the Owensboro Convention Center. Cost of the foundation — 2 million dollars.
• Owensboro-based Jagoe Homes has announced plans to build Westridge Commons, a new community on the west side of Evansville.
The single family community is located adjacent to the Lloyd Expressway and Strueh Hendricks Road
