We believe that a vibrant downtown is the heart of a healthy community.
Since arriving several years ago, our family has enjoyed becoming “Roughriders” and getting to know the rich history and people of St. Marys. However, we’ve always been a little disappointed when it comes to downtown.
You see, we’ve been very fortunate to live in other areas of the country where the downtown is bustling. We’ve been spoiled with scores of good restaurants, interesting shops, and great outdoor spaces. Trendy places where neighbors could connect and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat, maybe do a little shopping, or just hang out. Throughout the year, the calendar would be dotted with music, art shows, festivals, farmers markets, or countless other activities where families could gather for a little weekend fun.
St. Marys was like that once; we’ve seen the photographs, heard the stories. So, we started asking ourselves…why not again?
We also believe that the best way to improve your community is to be the change you want to see. So, in 2019 our family started Black Dog Holdings, named for our beloved dog Beauregard.
Black Dog’s mission is simple…improve our community by contributing to the revitalization of the downtown area. We purchase, refurbish, and manage historically significant properties, restoring their lost glory while turning them into updated and attractive retail spaces.
By encouraging new and interesting businesses to set up shop downtown, we’re “Helping Make Downtown Cool Again”!
Won’t you join us?