The former Hardee's building in Downtown Forest City is being expanded and getting a new face. Two new businesses are anticipated by this summer.
The construction area for two new businesses in the former Hardee's building in Forest City is pictured in March 2024.
Garner entrepreneur and commercial real estate business owner Laura (Swingen) Schleusner is shown with her children, from left, Trevor, Cooper, and Josie. The FCHS alumni is preparing space for two new businesses in Downtown Forest City.
Laura Schleusner
Transformation of the former Hardee's building in Forest City started in fall 2023.
Hardcore Construction has served as general contractor for construction that make space for two businesses in the former Hardee's building in Forest City.
An entirely new storefront has been constructed and the old Hardee's building expanded in Forest City.
Forest City High School graduate Laura Schleusner of Garner has been working to bring two new businesses to the former Hardee’s building in downtown Forest City.
Rob Hillesland is community editor for the Summit-Tribune. He can be reached at 641-421-0534, or by email at rob.hillesland@globegazette.com.
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Garner entrepreneur and commercial real estate business owner Laura (Swingen) Schleusner is shown with her children, from left, Trevor, Cooper, and Josie. The FCHS alumni is preparing space for two new businesses in Downtown Forest City.
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