“We are definitely excited about developing a corner of downtown Springfield,” Blank said.
The building is along a stretch of Fountain that is undergoing a streetscape renovation.
An open house to other medical and dental professionals will be conducted following the ceremony, and another one will be held for patients at a later time, according to Jennifer Martinelli, office manager for Blank.
Martinelli said it is not known when the open house for the patients will be.
Blank also rented part of the former Lawyers Building to Dr. Jason Stoner, DDS.
The renovation process started in 2012, but Dr. Blank bought the building in 2010.
The ceremony Friday will include an ambassador from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Community Development Director Shannon Meadows and Mayor Warren Copeland, who all will speaking at the event.
“Center City has helped Dr. Blank through the process, and we are so thrilled that he has made such a commitment downtown,” said Elaine Morris-Roberts, interim executive director of the Center City Association.
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