Once the fundraising is successful, construction of the permanent grocery store and economic development center would begin in 2024, with the goal of completion and grand opening in 2025. The cost is estimated at $12 million, and $2 million has been secured, Cuthair said.Ī capital campaign is underway to raise the $10 million needed for the permanent grocery building, with a goal to reach the amount by 2024. Phase 2 of the project will be construction of the permanent building for the grocery store and economic development center. One of the shipping containers will be dedicated to economic and entrepreneurship programs. It will create 20 to 30 jobs, with a preference for tribal members, Cuthair said.
Economic Development Administration to build the first phase of a new grocery store.Ĭonstruction of Phase 1 is planned for summer 2023, with completion by late fall. In September, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe was awarded a $2.9 million grant from the U.S. Phase 1 of the shipping-container grocery market is funded and is scheduled to be implemented, Cuthair said.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $2.9 million for first phase of new grocery store
