Volume 1 | June 2019
Economic Development Update
Yours Truly
Interior construction is underway for the Shibley family's 10 th Yours Truly restaurant on Kruse Drive. The restaurant will be in the former Donato's and Dave’s Cosmic Subs location. The 5,000 square feet restaurant will include a full bar, order ahead pick-up window, private party and meeting rooms and an outdoor patio bar and fire pit. We are anticipating a grand opening in September.
Aldi and Hobby Lobby
Construction continues at the former Sears site on SOM Center Road into an Aldi grocery store and Hobby Lobby. The building re-facade, interior improvements and parking lot are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Chick-Fil-A
The grand opening of Chick-Fil-A is expected to take place in September. A new 4,821 sq. ft. building has been constructed at 6150 SOM Center Road on the site of the former Tavern on 91/Panini’s. The Chick-Fil-A restaurant design includes a double drive-thru and a patio.
Aurora Rd and SOM Center Rd
The intersection of Aurora Road and SOM Center Road is going through a major expansion, adding an additional lane to allow the intersection to operate more efficiently and several other structural improvements, as well as the relocation of traffic lights and fire hydrants. City Engineer John Busch says the underground utility work for both the sanitary and the storm sewer are complete between SOM Center Road and Solon Blvd. Underground utility work east on Aurora Road is on-going. Restoration of Aurora Road between SOM Center Road and Solon Blvd. is underway. The overall project is on schedule to be completed by the end of November.

Omni Senior Living & Global Headquarters
It's going up fast now. This senior living facility that is being constructed across from Uptown Solon will include a 105,000 sq. ft. 4-story building with 90 independent living apartments and a 45,000 sq. ft. 3-story building with 42 assisted living apartments and 18 memory care units.  It is slated for a planned opening in 2020.
Mobil Gas Station
The new Mobil gas station on the southwest corner of Aurora Road and Solon Blvd is expected to open on August 15. Originally built in 1956, the new Mobil Station will include a 386 sq. ft. addition to the rear, replacement of the gas pumps and canopy, a convenience store component and new façade.
Rita's Salon and Spa
Rita's Salon & Spa is moving across the street to 33651 Aurora Road. This completely renovated storefront will soon be home to the new and improved Rita's Salon and Spa. Rita's has been located on Aurora Rd for many years and will offer services such as threading, waxing, massages, facials, hair and make up. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for July 7.

Before and new location photos are shown below.
Before
New location across the street
Solon is in Business!
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Contact Angee Shaker for business development inquiries:

440.337.1313
ashaker@solonohio.org