(EAST PEORIA, IL – August 26, 2021) – Cullinan Properties announces that Rising Tide Battery Station opened for business last Friday at EastPort Commercial Plaza, located on Route 116, near EastPort Marina, in East Peoria, IL. The opening was celebrated with a joint ribbon cutting attended by the Greater Peoria Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce and opens through Cullinan’s Kickstart Program.
Specializing in vehicle, boat and RV batteries, Rising Tide also carries other outdoor gear, including paintball and fishing gear, camping products, pet accessories and seasonal clothing items. This location is the first for owner Rogelio Reteguin, who also operates Armani’s Towing in Peoria. He is eager to continue growing his business presence in Central Illinois. The owner has a passion for cars and enjoys spending his free time with family playing paintball, fishing and camping. This inspired him to open Rising Tide.
“I want this store to be a resource for outdoor enthusiasts. Opening Rising Tide will give locals and marina visitors a place to purchase batteries and supplies. My motto is ‘Hay que darle!’ or ‘Let’s do this!’ so I am excited to begin this journey!” stated Reteguin.
“We are pleased to bring a local entrepreneurial business like Rising Tide Battery Station to EastPort Commercial Plaza,” stated Kathleen Brill, Vice President, Director of Leasing, for Cullinan Properties, Ltd. “This is a perfect location to capitalize on the marina traffic, as well as the thousands of people driving by daily.”
Rising Tide Battery Station is located at 2401 N. Main St., East Peoria, IL. Regular hours are Monday thru Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
About EastPort Commercial Plaza
Owned and managed by Cullinan Properties, Ltd., EastPort Commercial Plaza is a mixed-use development that includes retail, service and restaurant space. Located in East Peoria, Illinois, tenants include Erie Insurance, Mobile Gas/Express Mart, The Galley Restaurant, Maloof Realty and Edward Jones. EastPort Commercial Plaza is directly adjacent to Harbor Pointe Residences, EastPort Marina and EastPort banquet facilities. For more information, visit CullinanProperties.com.
About Cullinan Kickstart
Cullinan Kickstart is a small business leasing program aimed at attracting new or expanding area businesses to various properties. Created by Cullinan Properties, Ltd., the program offers local entrepreneurs and small businesses a variety of lease and financing options specifically tailored to the needs of each qualifying business. In addition to financial assistance, Cullinan Properties also provides ongoing guidance from a retail leasing expert, marketing support, and construction management consulting to businesses admitted into the program. For more information, visit https://www.cullinanproperties.com/about-us/kickstart-program/ or contact Kenneth Diana at (309) 999-1720.
About Cullinan Properties
Cullinan Properties, LTD. is a leading provider of real estate services specializing in commercial and mixed-use developments and acquisitions. With offices in Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO, Cullinan Properties is a multi-disciplined real estate firm that develops, manages and owns mixed-use, retail, multi-family, office, governmental and medical properties throughout the United States, including Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Florida, Georgia and Texas. For additional information about Cullinan Properties, Ltd., visit CullinanProperties.com.
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