As you’ve probably heard and noticed, Jack Lewis is building a new store on the east side of Bloomington near Biaggi’s and Ancho & Agave. We’re projecting a summer 2025 opening, which is incredibly exciting! But it also means this will be our final holiday season in the store on Eastland Drive…which means this year’s annual Business Before Hours will be extra special.
Join us the day before Thanksgiving (Wed, Nov 27) for the annual networking event at Jack Lewis Jewelers, presented by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. If it's your first time attending, everyone leaves with a complimentary box of cinnamon-scented pinecones, which are perfect for keeping around the house during the holiday season.
Bring your business card to enter the drawing for a stunning jewelry giveaway. Enjoy delicious, first-class food & coffee. And network with Bloomington-Normal’s leaders and business professionals.
Parking is throughout the Jack Lewis Jewelers lot, and wrapping around the east side of the building. Doors open at 7am, and the prize giveaway usually happens around 7:45! The crowd is usually at its peak around 7:30. Don't miss the annual group selfie!
It's our honor to have you in-store early on Wednesday, November 27 for the annual holiday networking tradition on the day before Thanksgiving! It’s been 30 special years on Eastland Drive. Come get one last cone before we grow!
An aerial view of the new Jack Lewis Jewelers location at 3011 Galena Road, near Biaggi’s and Ancho & Agave on Bloomingon’s east side.
The project will be designed locally by Kyle Glandon and Paul Scharnett at Hewn Architectural Studio (the new entity formed at the start of 2024 by the merger of Workbench and SAA), and be built locally by Catalyst Construction, led by the team of Andy Kaufmann, Britt Steffen, and Josiah Koch.
It was an honor to have a crowd of family, friends, and colleagues join us for the celebration.
Flanked by co-owner Missy Ranney and wife Ketti, John Carter kicks-off the ceremony with opening remarks.
Father Schultz from St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna leads the group in prayer before blessing the ground.
L to R, Seth & Missy Ranney, and John & Ketti Carter officially break ground at the site of the new Jack Lewis Jewelers on June 13, 2024.
The Ranneys and Carters officially throw the first dirt.
Jack Lewis Jewelers owners Missy Ranney and John Carter pose at the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
An aerial view of the crowd arriving.
The new store will be designed locally by Kyle Glandon and Paul Scharnett at Hewn Architectural Studio. We’ll be sharing the renderings in the months to come.
The new store will be built locally by Catalyst Construction under the direction of project superintendent Josiah Koch.
Carter welcomes the crowd to the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Carter makes remarks during the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Carter makes remarks during the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
John Carter and wife Ketti during the opening remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Father Schultz leads the crowd in a blessing of the new ground.
John Carter and wife Ketti pause for a moment of prayer during the blessing.
Missy Ranney and John & Ketti Carter prepare to throw dirt.
The project team includes Paul Scharnett of Hewn Architectural Studio (far left) and Josiah Koch of Catalyst Construction (4th from right).
