In a major development for Mahomet-based business The Brush Man, the city council has approved an action that will pave the way for a move to larger facilities. Owner Dave Monahan plans to build a new flex warehouse location in east Mahomet, with nearly 10 acres of space available for his business and other companies.
The initial building for The Brush Man will be 25,000 square feet, with the rest of the buildings expected to be smaller units around 2,000 square feet. 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 the flexibility to combine units for larger needs.
Monahan had faced challenges finding suitable land for expansion in the area, but this project will keep The Brush Man in Mahomet. The company was established in 1976 and purchased by Monahan in 2009, and it is a wholesaler of job-site supplies like brooms, trash bags, and paint brushes.
Construction on the new facility is set to begin in the fall, with tenants that could vary from individuals looking to store their vintage car collection to contractor-based businesses in need of office and storage space. This development is seen as a win-win for Monahan’s company and the village, as it fills a need to keep businesses in the community.
