Tekoa seeks tenant for incubator building

The City of Tekoa is seeking a tenant for its former city shop building which has been the home of Melton’s Fabrication since 2012. The operation’s lease expires Jan. 1.

The building has been pitched by the city as an incubator, with reduced rental rates set by the city council.

“It’s really an opportunity for a young entrepreneur,” said John Jaeger, Tekoa mayor.

After the city used county .09 economic development funds to re-vamp the former shop it was rented by Cliff Melton and Melton Metal Fabricating and Precision Millwrights, LLC, which will close Dec. 31.

Rent started at $125 per month a...