While much has been made of the project over the course of construction--and not only locally but regionally, as well--the public finally has the opportunity to lay their own eyes, hands, and feet on the restored St. Clair Inn.
"We have a new slogan... ‘A great place to visit, a better place to love.’ We’re going from livable to lovable. We have a great school system, great services, low crime, and no water meters in our residential homes." -Randy Fernandez, Marysville City Manager
“The inn will draw clientele from the broader region, and while they’re in town we expect that they will spend money at area businesses. We have already seen a shift in the downtown as retailers prepare for the change we expect to see. More restaurants and boutique stores are opening.” - Dan Casey, CEO, Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
It's been a few years and nearly $40 million, and it's almost time to reveal the renovated St. Clair Inn to the public. Ower Jeff Katofsky plans to restore the inn to world-class status.
"St. Clair County has a lot to offer, from short, quick 5k or 10k routes to scenic half or full marathons ... It's such a nice area with low elevation gains that makes it very attractive for runners." - Marvin Schmitz, St. Clair
"They have made recreation a priority and that really contributes to the growth and quality of life in the city." -Port Huron Parks and Rec Director Nancy Winzer
"We want to have these paddling and bike events to bring people to the community...we want to add recreational events that highlight our water trails, and to make the entire population stay." -Lori Eschenberg
“What's not to like? ... And a view second to none in Kiefer Park along the St. Clair River!” - Trina Avedisian.
“Helen kept it like a living room, and we wanted to make sure and keep it that way. Everybody loves the place,” - owner Maroun Aboughanem
St. Clair County is hoping to add to the number of Michigan hops farms, with 27 acres available for commercial use, whether that is for hops, other grains for spirits--or even a beer garden, that can be split into subplots.
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