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Tonda Thompson has big dreams for small building in Harambee. By Jeramey Jannene - May 26th, 2021 07:16 pm //end headline wrapper ?>128 E. Burleigh St. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
“The mission is to create a safe space to learn (and) encourage entrepreneurship, self-determination and physical and mental wellness in the community,” says a city report.
But to get to that point, first-time developer
Tonda Thompson is going to need to leverage those skills herself. She’s well on her way.
The Common Council unanimously approved selling Thompson the three-story, vacant building at 128 E. Burleigh St. during its Tuesday meeting.
Thompson will locate her new business, Valor Creative Collective, in the building. The collective will house a woodshop, photography and videography studio and resource center. The woodshop will be used by Thompson’s business, She Slangs Wood.