﻿{"id":652,"date":"2014-11-26T19:43:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-26T19:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/?guid=091eb30bcaf13ee71c467808a587ecfa"},"modified":"2014-12-11T22:28:36","modified_gmt":"2014-12-11T22:28:36","slug":"22nd-st-mineral-fossil-show-promoter-building-a-permanent-tucson-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/2014\/11\/26\/22nd-st-mineral-fossil-show-promoter-building-a-permanent-tucson-location\/","title":{"rendered":"22nd St. Mineral &amp; Fossil Show Promoter Building A Permanent Tucson Location"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">The 2015 show is going to soon be known for change and growth &#8211; it seems we are getting new announcements weekly, but none&nbsp;as big as the following from <b>Lowell Carhart of&nbsp;Eons Expos<\/b>&#8230;you are probably more familiar with him as the show promoter for the <b>22nd St. Mineral &amp; Fossil Show <\/b>as well as shows in New Jersey and Denver.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sRglpPeQzoo\/VHYpfcUK01I\/AAAAAAAAwmg\/uv0dMYFX8IM\/s1600\/eons2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sRglpPeQzoo\/VHYpfcUK01I\/AAAAAAAAwmg\/uv0dMYFX8IM\/s1600\/eons2.png\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"294\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\" type=\"cite\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<div style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<blockquote type=\"cite\">\n<div style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<div>\n<div>We&#8217;ve been working behind the scenes for four years with a stellar team of architects, bankers, brokers, engineers, investors, lawyers, lenders, Tucson officials, and my absolute favorite Tucson Ward Councilor to be able to finally make this announcement: &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<blockquote style=\"border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;\" type=\"cite\">\n<div>On October 16, 2014, we officially acquired the 6.5 acre parcel of land at the corner of I-10 and 22nd Street in Tucson, Arizona for $1.6 million. (This is the site of our show) The deal is done. It could not have been accomplished without the support of my wife Miev, my sister-in-law Li, brother-in-law Cheng, my Darden Business School buddy Ramesh, family and new &amp; old friends, and the spectacular A-Team comprised of Randy Emerson, Rob Paul, Ken Perry, Keri Silvyn, and Jim Whitehill. But all would have been for naught without Ward Councilor Regina Romero&#8217;s vital support, who championed our proposal over that of our competitor who bid $138,000 higher but offered an uninspiring development plan. Our plan will let the City of Tucson boast of an iconic new&nbsp;<i><b>22nd Street Co-Op<\/b><\/i>&nbsp;building that will become ground zero for the Tucson Mineral, Fossil, Gem &amp; Jewelry Showcase for decades to come.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-82bZjyXbaxY\/VHYpZL1jd2I\/AAAAAAAAwmY\/ERtQpRwBh2o\/s1600\/eons4.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-82bZjyXbaxY\/VHYpZL1jd2I\/AAAAAAAAwmY\/ERtQpRwBh2o\/s1600\/eons4.png\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"334\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\" type=\"cite\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<div style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<blockquote type=\"cite\">\n<div style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<div>\n<div>We plan to break ground on the stunning $12 million&nbsp;<b><i>22nd Street Co-Op<\/i><\/b>&nbsp;in February 2016. &nbsp;The 150,000 sq. foot edifice will be comprised of (86) 20&#8242; x 40&#8242; selling rooms on the first two floors that dealers will own outright (structured as a business condo), while the top 3rd floor will be a year-round event space. &nbsp;However, come gem show time, the top floor will host the high-end Annex of the 22nd Street Mineral &amp; Fossil Show, which will also continue in its existing 100&#8242; x 600&#8242; tent. &nbsp;Therefore, dealers will soon have a choice to own their venue in Tucson&#8217;s premier location, or choose between renting a booth in the high-end top floor Annex of the 22nd Street Co-Op, or in the more affordable 22nd Street Mineral &amp; Fossil Show tent. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtHhlMaOrR0\/VHYpgbg5HTI\/AAAAAAAAwmo\/4xBrxTRbJ9g\/s1600\/eons1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtHhlMaOrR0\/VHYpgbg5HTI\/AAAAAAAAwmo\/4xBrxTRbJ9g\/s1600\/eons1.png\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"378\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\" type=\"cite\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<div style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<blockquote type=\"cite\">\n<div style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\">\n<div>\n<div>Upon project completion there will be space for 500 dealers. &nbsp;The sales office for the 22nd Street Co-Op will open in January in Tucson. More info to come!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>Kind regards,<\/div>\n<div>Lowell Carhart<\/div>\n<div>Eons Expos, LLLP \u2013 Partner<\/div>\n<div>22nd Street Land, LLC&nbsp;\u2013 CEO<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"tel:%28804%29%20291-6357\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\"  value=\"+18042916357\">(804) 291-6357<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><span style=\"color: #0433ff;\">Our Shows:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.2014holidayshow.com\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" >www.2014HolidayShow.com<\/a>&nbsp;(<span class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1127347007\" style=\"border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"aQJ\" style=\"position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;\">Dec 5-7, 2014<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.22ndstreetshow.com\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" >www.22ndStreetShow.com<\/a>&nbsp;(<span class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1127347008\" style=\"border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"aQJ\" style=\"position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;\">Jan 29-Feb 15, 2015<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ny-nj-show.com\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" >www.NY-NJ-Show.com<\/a>&nbsp;(<span class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1127347009\" style=\"border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"aQJ\" style=\"position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;\">April 10-12, 2015<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.denvercoliseumshow.com\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" >www.DenverColiseumShow.com<\/a>&nbsp;(<span class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1127347010\" style=\"border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"aQJ\" style=\"position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;\">Sept 12-20, 2015<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Can you imagine what this will mean to vendors of larger items &nbsp;&#8211; Geodes &#8211; Cathedrals &#8211; Metal Sculpture&#8230;.etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tr_bq\"><p>&#8220;&#8230;<span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">dealers will soon have a choice to own their venue in Tucson&#8217;s premier location, or choose between renting a booth in the high-end top floor Annex of the 22nd Street Co-Op, or in the more affordable 22nd Street Mineral &amp; Fossil Show tent.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">The the images above and the following are from the formal proposal and truly show the opportunities provided by this groundbreaking concept! &nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-67sPR2IyUrM\/VHYpg6lwAJI\/AAAAAAAAwms\/Jdbk7hnoQQY\/s1600\/eons3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-67sPR2IyUrM\/VHYpg6lwAJI\/AAAAAAAAwms\/Jdbk7hnoQQY\/s1600\/eons3.png\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"378\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><br \/><\/span>&nbsp;Info on the 2015 Tucson Show: &nbsp;&nbsp;http:\/\/xpopress.com\/22ndST-show-schedule.html<br \/>&nbsp;22nd Street Show on Facebook: &nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Tucson22ndStreetShow<br \/>&nbsp;About Eons Expos: &nbsp;http:\/\/www.22ndstreetshow.com\/about_eons_expo.php<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span>The 2015 show is going to soon be known for change and growth &#8211; it seems we are getting new announcements weekly, but none&nbsp;as big as the following from <b>Lowell Carhart of&nbsp;Eons Expos<\/b>&#8230;you are probably more familiar with him as the show promoter for the <b>22nd St. Mineral &amp; Fossil Show <\/b>as well as shows in New Jersey and Denver.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sRglpPeQzoo\/VHYpfcUK01I\/AAAAAAAAwmg\/uv0dMYFX8IM\/s1600\/eons2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sRglpPeQzoo\/VHYpfcUK01I\/AAAAAAAAwmg\/uv0dMYFX8IM\/s1600\/eons2.png\" height=\"294\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>We&#8217;ve been working behind the scenes for four years with a stellar team of architects, bankers, brokers, engineers, investors, lawyers, lenders, Tucson officials, and my absolute favorite Tucson Ward Councilor to be able to finally make this announcement: &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div>On October 16, 2014, we officially acquired the 6.5 acre parcel of land at the corner of I-10 and 22nd Street in Tucson, Arizona for $1.6 million. (This is the site of our show) The deal is done. It could not have been accomplished without the support of my wife Miev, my sister-in-law Li, brother-in-law Cheng, my Darden Business School buddy Ramesh, family and new &amp; old friends, and the spectacular A-Team comprised of Randy Emerson, Rob Paul, Ken Perry, Keri Silvyn, and Jim Whitehill. But all would have been for naught without Ward Councilor Regina Romero&#8217;s vital support, who championed our proposal over that of our competitor who bid $138,000 higher but offered an uninspiring development plan. Our plan will let the City of Tucson boast of an iconic new&nbsp;<i><b>22nd Street Co-Op<\/b><\/i>&nbsp;building that will become ground zero for the Tucson Mineral, Fossil, Gem &amp; Jewelry Showcase for decades to come.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-82bZjyXbaxY\/VHYpZL1jd2I\/AAAAAAAAwmY\/ERtQpRwBh2o\/s1600\/eons4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-82bZjyXbaxY\/VHYpZL1jd2I\/AAAAAAAAwmY\/ERtQpRwBh2o\/s1600\/eons4.png\" height=\"334\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>We plan to break ground on the stunning $12 million&nbsp;<b><i>22nd Street Co-Op<\/i><\/b>&nbsp;in February 2016. &nbsp;The 150,000 sq. foot edifice will be comprised of (86) 20&#8242; x 40&#8242; selling rooms on the first two floors that dealers will own outright (structured as a business condo), while the top 3rd floor will be a year-round event space. &nbsp;However, come gem show time, the top floor will host the high-end Annex of the 22nd Street Mineral &amp; Fossil Show, which will also continue in its existing 100&#8242; x 600&#8242; tent. &nbsp;Therefore, dealers will soon have a choice to own their venue in Tucson&#8217;s premier location, or choose between renting a booth in the high-end top floor Annex of the 22nd Street Co-Op, or in the more affordable 22nd Street Mineral &amp; Fossil Show tent. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtHhlMaOrR0\/VHYpgbg5HTI\/AAAAAAAAwmo\/4xBrxTRbJ9g\/s1600\/eons1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtHhlMaOrR0\/VHYpgbg5HTI\/AAAAAAAAwmo\/4xBrxTRbJ9g\/s1600\/eons1.png\" height=\"378\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>Upon project completion there will be space for 500 dealers. &nbsp;The sales office for the 22nd Street Co-Op will open in January in Tucson. More info to come!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>Kind regards,<\/div>\n<div>Lowell Carhart<\/div>\n<div>Eons Expos, LLLP &ndash; Partner<\/div>\n<div>22nd Street Land, LLC&nbsp;&ndash; CEO<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"tel:%28804%29%20291-6357\" target=\"_blank\">(804) 291-6357<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><span>Our Shows:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.2014holidayshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.2014HolidayShow.com<\/a>&nbsp;(<span><span>Dec 5-7, 2014<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.22ndstreetshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.22ndStreetShow.com<\/a>&nbsp;(<span><span>Jan 29-Feb 15, 2015<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ny-nj-show.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NY-NJ-Show.com<\/a>&nbsp;(<span><span>April 10-12, 2015<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.denvercoliseumshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.DenverColiseumShow.com<\/a>&nbsp;(<span><span>Sept 12-20, 2015<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<span>Can you imagine what this will mean to vendors of larger items &nbsp;&#8211; Geodes &#8211; Cathedrals &#8211; Metal Sculpture&#8230;.etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;&#8230;<span>dealers will soon have a choice to own their venue in Tucson&#8217;s premier location, or choose between renting a booth in the high-end top floor Annex of the 22nd Street Co-Op, or in the more affordable 22nd Street Mineral &amp; Fossil Show tent.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span>The the images above and the following are from the formal proposal and truly show the opportunities provided by this groundbreaking concept! &nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-67sPR2IyUrM\/VHYpg6lwAJI\/AAAAAAAAwms\/Jdbk7hnoQQY\/s1600\/eons3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-67sPR2IyUrM\/VHYpg6lwAJI\/AAAAAAAAwms\/Jdbk7hnoQQY\/s1600\/eons3.png\" height=\"378\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span><br \/><\/span>&nbsp;Info on the 2015 Tucson Show: &nbsp;&nbsp;http:\/\/xpopress.com\/22ndST-show-schedule.html<br \/>&nbsp;22nd Street Show on Facebook: &nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Tucson22ndStreetShow<br \/>&nbsp;About Eons Expos: &nbsp;http:\/\/www.22ndstreetshow.com\/about_eons_expo.php<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[292,5,293,294,295,296,297,7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/652"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=652"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":658,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/652\/revisions\/658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/tucsongemshow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}