Initial Feasibility Study Finds Need for Hotel in Winamac

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Winamac can support a new 40-bed hotel, according to an initial feasibility study. That’s in line with the proposed development of a 44-room facility proposed by Wisconsin-based Cobblestone Development. Developer John F. Seibert says the accommodations would be similar to those offered by a Holiday Inn Express or Hampton Inn. His company specializes in developing budget friendly accommodations for business travelers and others in small rural communities like Winamac. Pulaski County Economic Development Director Nathan P. Origer told the county commissioners the next step is to meet with potential investors. Seibert says hotels like the one his company is proposing take about five months to build.

Winamac Council Gives Tentative Blessing to Hotel Developer

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Winamac Town Hall
Winamac Town Hall
Area travelers could have a new place to hang their hats by the end of the year after the Winamac Town Council gave a tentative blessing to a proposed 44-room hotel. Wisconsin-based Cobblestone Development wants to open a hotel for business travelers in Winamac. Developer John F. Seibert says the proposed 44-room facility would be comparable to a Holiday Inn Express or Hampton Inn.

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Hotel Chain Eyes Pulaski County

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A Wisconsin-based hotel chain is considering an expansion into Pulaski County. John F. Seibert with Cobblestone Development says the first step is a feasibility study, which will take a couple of months.

He says there are a number of fairly large businesses within the community that would utilize a hotel if they had one. Currently, Seibert says companies like Plymouth Tube, Braun Corporation, Galfab and Wastequip are sending folks elsewhere in order to accommodate their lodging needs. Seibert anticipates constructing a 36 to 44 room facility, perhaps with a swimming pool and other amenities.

Seibert has expressed his interest in making a formal presentation to the Winamac Town Council during their March 11 meeting. Cobblestone’s first upper mid-scale hotel opened five years ago. To date the company has 21 hotels open, eight under construction and 35 under development in seven states.