Greenfire and fireside MARKET recently welcomed Potawatomi Ventures interns and students from the Career Exploration program to the construction site of the new fireside MARKET in Slinger, WI. The visit introduced the students to the work of Potawatomi Ventures subsidiaries and highlighted how cross-subsidiary collaboration drives long-term value for the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC).
Greenfire is managing construction of the 9,500 SF fresh food-forward convenience store, located at the intersection of Hetzel Way and State Highway 60. The store is being developed by Potawatomi Venture’s development arm, Sagewind Development, and will serve as the first retail tenant in Merchant Village. The project is nearing completion this summer.
Alongside David Lloveras, Vice President and General Manager of fireside MARKET and the Greenfire project team, the students toured the site and learned about Greenfire’s construction management process and how the team coordinates with the architect and engineers to bring the project out of the ground. The visit also provided insight into fireside MARKET’s operational plans and how the store model combines convenience with food service, drive-thru access, EV charging, and online ordering.
With the steel frame and core building work completed, the project has advanced into final stages. Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems are in place, and exterior finishes are wrapping up. Paving is underway for customer parking, fueling stations, and truck access. Underground fuel systems and a large retaining wall along the northern perimeter for the drive-thru have been installed.
The collaboration between Greenfire and fireside MARKET is an example of Potawatomi Ventures subsidiaries working together to support FCPC’s long-term economic development strategy. The interns left with a stronger understanding of how these efforts deliver value — not only through construction and retail operations, but by contributing to the Tribe’s broader goals of investment, growth and opportunity.
