Homestead Marketplace had its official ribbon cutting on Friday morning.
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CFB Trenton Honourary Colonel Julie Lange salutes the new 20×40 flag at Homestead Marketplace
In 2019, the original plan for Mike and Nickey Eden was to build a site to bring all of their businesses under one roof.
“We wanted Custom Carts, the Factory Store, and The Battery Outlet to join the site here at Leon’s,” says Mike Eden.
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The unveiling of the Adventure Park at Homestead Marketplace (Photo: Cassandra Bonn/ Quinte News)
Of course, 2019 finished like a lion. The COVID-19 pandemic changed business forever. For some it was good, for some it was a disaster.
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In April 2022, owner Mike Eden discusses plans for the new Homestead Marketplace (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Eden says they went through three phases of the Homestead project. He says the pandemic provided an opportunity to look at the idea of creating rental space on the 18-acre site.
“Then it wasn’t long after that that we had enough interest in that space that it sort of occurred to us well maybe we should put stuff in that space.”
Which brings us to five years later and the ribbon cutting.
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Tom Hogan (Brand Leader) (Shoeless Joe’s) speaks at the opening of Homestead Marketplace (Photo: Tim Durkin/Quinte News)
Leon’s Superstore Trenton, Contrast Media, Eggsmart, Shoeless Joes, Wheels N Waves, 6 Douglas Tire and Battery, Custom Carts, Factory Store, Beaver Tails, Anytime Fitness (opening this fall), the Adventure Park, and a brand new hotel are all part of Homestead Marketplace.
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Quality Inn & Suites representative Graham Marsh announced they intend to break ground this fall with an expected completion in the spring or summer of 2026.
It will be the first new hotel in years in Quinte West.
“Lots of rooms, it’s a Suites Hotel which is going to be great. It’s got a pool. A cherry on top for what the community will call our showcase off the 401 that says hey, this is where Trenton is.”
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Homestead Marketplace owner Mike Eden speaks at the grand opening Friday June 14, 2024 (Photo: Cassandra Bonn/Quinte News)
Eden says involvement in the community and giving back is going to be at the core of Homestead Marketplace. He says it is not just through support of sports teams, community agencies, and charities, but through the employment being offered across the region.
“Pride for sure. It’s great to have the feeling that you can give back and create these jobs and we’re up to 158 employees. Well that’s a number that gives you pride and fear.”
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May 2, 2022 the official ground breaking of Homestead Marketplace (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
There will be opening celebrations all weekend, which include horse rides, samplings, giveaways, a farmers market, and more. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
The new clock at Homestead Marketplace (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
