The Brush Man, a Mahomet-based business owned by Dave Monahan, has finally received approval from the city council to move into larger facilities. The company will build a new flex warehouse location on a nearly 10-acre site in east Mahomet. This new facility will provide space for The Brush Man and other businesses, with options for build-to-suit office and commercial warehouse sites.
Village Administrator Patrick Brown is thrilled about this development as it fills a need to keep businesses in the community. Currently located in west Mahomet, The Brush Man will soon move its operations to Lake of the Woods Road. Monahan has agreed to buy and keep open the Bankco Overhead Door business located there, ensuring that all 12 workers at The Brush Man and four at Bankco are retained.
The initial building for The Brush Man will be 25,000 square feet, with smaller units around 2,000 square feet expected for the rest of the buildings. The size could be adjusted based on tenant needs. Established in 1976 and purchased by Monahan in 2009, The Brush Man is a wholesaler of job-site supplies like brooms, trash bags, and paint brushes.
Real estate agent Jill Guth from Guth & Associates in Champaign will be involved in marketing and leasing the spaces at the new location. The number of spaces available is yet to be determined, with flexibility to combine units for larger needs. This project aims to keep The Brush Man in Mahomet as Monahan faced challenges finding suitable land for expansion in the area.
Construction on the new facility is set to begin in the fall. Tenants that will occupy the space could vary from individuals looking to store their vintage car collection to contractor-based businesses needing office and storage space.
In summary, this project marks a significant step forward for both The Brush Man and Mahomet’s business community as it provides much-needed space for growth and expansion while keeping businesses within the village’s boundaries.
