Members Matter

Newark Station

October 2025

As energy choices continue to shape the future of business, we are proud to spotlight one of our member businesses that is making the most of our natural gas service.

Newark Station, located at 325 West Main Street in the heart of Newark, within Licking County, represents a transformative redevelopment of a historic warehouse site into a dynamic mixed-use destination to live, work and play. With thoughtfully designed residential lofts, engaging recreational spaces, and versatile hospitality/event venues, Newark Station is fostering a vibrant community atmosphere while incorporating our natural gas service into everything they do.

In September 2025, we interviewed Developer and Owner, Todd Alexander, and his Director of Operations, Emily Evans. This business spotlight highlights the relationship between The Energy Cooperative and Newark Station and its growing impact on the local landscape.

Q: What does being a cooperative member mean to you?
A: It means the opportunity to work with people who are a part of your community and have an experience that reflects that in a real way.

Q: What is your relationship with the cooperative?
A: We were fortunate to have the choice of using The Energy Cooperative as our natural gas supplier for this project.

Q: How has your experience been with the cooperative?
A: I could not be happier with our choice to use The Energy Cooperative. Every encounter that I have had with the cooperative has been incredible. The people have been kind, helpful and cooperative. Imagine that! I cannot truly explain how each interaction has been other than it is the way you would hope that customer service is—real people who care.

Please provide any additional details about your business that you’d like to share.
THE Yard, which is open now, is a seasonal outdoor venue offering beach volleyball leagues, cornhole, backyard games and casual food/beverages. THE Yard has a covered pavilion with a large Jumbotron, and we are proud to be the home of the Licking County Alumni Association's designation as their Buckeye Bar! Also open is Earthworks Cafe & Lounge, an expansive restaurant, coffee house and event space. We also offer 18 loft apartments, called The Lofts, that occupy the western and southern perimeters of the former warehouse. These offer immense natural light and meticulously designed industrial details. The Lofts include studios, one bed/one bath, one bed/one and a half bath, and two beds/two baths.

Newark Station aspires to offer active arts, hospitality and a recreational community. No matter what your event needs are, from small to large, we will work with you to make it happen. Visit www.newark-station.com to learn more about who we are and what to expect in future work.