Photo provided Columbus Propeller has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Patronicity to turn a drab, industrial building into a showplace with freshly painted murals, signage, an outdoor kitchen, seating, and landscaping, shown in this artist’s rendition.
A local makerspace’s crowdfunding campaign has just a few days left to raise the last $5,230 it needs to receive a matching grant.
The campaign — which can be found at patronicity.com/propeller — had raised $44,770, as of Tuesday morning. If it reaches $50,000 by 1 p.m. on Jan. 16, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s “CreatINg Places” matching grant program will provide an additional $50,000, said Columbus Area Chamber President Cindy Frey. The funds will go toward exterior improvements and beautification of the Columbus Propeller facility.
Frey said that she is feeling good about the…
