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Aug 23

Fitness center could give new life to International Harvester building – Bismarck Tribune

Though plans still need to be finalized, Proximal50 Life Center is considering a second location in downtown Bismarcks former International Harvester building.

We knew that to be able to serve more people in our community we'd eventually be looking at a second location. When the opportunity came up to be a part of the downtown revitalization efforts, we knew it was time to look seriously. No lease has been signed as we continue to look at the feasibility of the project, said Tana Trotter, owner and CEO of Proximal50.

Proximal50s current Divide Avenue location is a life center with a wellness clinic and gym. The downtown location, should it come to fruition, would focus on fitness.

A big part of making exercise a regular habit is that it works into a daily routine, Trotter said. A second location makes us accessible to more people. Plus many people squeeze exercise in on their way to work, over lunch or on the way home. And for those that work downtown, this location is convenient.

Katie Kost, who does marketing for the fitness center, said it was not expected to find a second location so soon, but the 13,000-square-foot building had that Proximal feel.

Plus with a unique layout and the downtown vibe, this location opens up new potential for small group training and specialty classes, said Trotter, adding that Proximal50 members would have access to both locations.

Trotter and the buildings owners won Renaissance Zone approval for the project, which would provide a five-year state income tax exemption to Proximal50. The 122 N. Mandan St. location previously housed One Source Lighting.

Renovating a building built in 1929 is a large project and the ability to qualify for Renaissance funding and incentives is what makes projects like this viable. Initial project cost estimates are nearly $600,000, read a statement from the company.

As part of the renovation, the interior would get new lighting and paint, original brick walls and flooring would be exposed and restored, and locker rooms and physical therapy rooms would be added. Outside bricks would be removed to expose original windows and the main entrance will be moved to the side of the building.

Construction would begin when a lease is signed and the Renaissance Zone process is complete.

Timelines are always shifting with construction projects, but, should all go as planned, we hope to open in early 2018, Trotter said.

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