Thursday, March 10, 2011

Clint Bowyer Gives Back to Emporia

Emporia, KS (February 28, 2011)— NASCAR driver and Emporia native Clint Bowyer, has made a generous donation to build a new Community Building in Emporia. The new facility is to be of timber frame construction, with 6,500 SF of meeting space, a catering kitchen, and restrooms. Outside there will be a patio and fire pit, surrounded by berm seating and a covered serving area. This project also receives great support from Lyon County, who will provide street and parking improvements to support the facility.

"We are thrilled to join The Bowyer 79 Fund, The Emporia Community Foundation and Lyon County to deliver this new community building," said Dan Foltz, President of KBS Constructors. “KBS is honored to work with design partners Burns & McDonnell, PKMR Engineers and Central Kansas Engineering Consultants to bring this new facility to Emporia. “ Rob Cunningham, Project Manager for KBS Constructors said, “With design nearing completion, we expect to begin soliciting prices from area subcontractors in March, with an anticipated construction start in April. “


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