ARK Restoration and Construction

Career Change Takes Alumna From Medicine to Masonry

Isabella Weik — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:22:30 +0000

HGTV is missing an opportunity for a renovation show with Ambrea Mikolajczyk ’03 – who is obsessed with creating something special from “undesirable properties” in neighborhoods that traditionally lack investment. Ambrea and her husband Kevin Mikolajczyk ’04 are the owners of ARK Restoration & Construction (ARK) which restores and beautifies buildings that have been forgotten about, paying close attention to quality and detail.

Celebrating Women’s History month in Toledo!

Isabella Weik — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:33:42 +0000

From Destination Toledo:

Toledo has a rich history and a current landscape filled with influential women. The Glass City is the birthplace of women like writer and activist, Gloria Steinem, and Marcy Kaptur, longest serving woman in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives. Toledo was also the home of Ella P. Stewart, one of the first African-American female pharmacists in the United States and Josina Lott, a pioneer in the developmental disabilities field.

In Toledo we can also boast of Christine Brennen who became a sports columnist for USA Today, a commentator on ABC News, CNN, PBS NewsHour and NPR, and a best-selling author. We remember Mildred Benson, a journalist from Toledo who wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective’s adventurous personality, and Stephanie Radar who was born to Polish parents in Toledo and later became a spy during WWII.

Whether it is looking at our past or present, the women of Toledo have and continue to pave the way for leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

The National Women’s History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women’s History Month. The 2023 theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Throughout March, we are sitting down with women business owners to share their stories and hear about the challenges and triumphs they encounter as they strive to make our city a better place to live, work and visit!

VoyageOhio Article, Hidden Gems

Isabella Weik — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:29:52 +0000

Check out this insightful article on Ambrea and Kevin’s real estate journey brought to us by VoyageOhio.

Read here…

Ambrea Mikolajczyk: 2023 YWCA Milestones Honoree for Business

Isabella Weik — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:20:04 +0000

Celebrating 20 years, the Sojourner’s Truth did an article on our founder and owner Ambrea in celebration of her YWCA Milestone Award in Business! Read more here.

http://wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/030823pdf.pdf

Black History Month with ARK Restoration Owner Ambrea Mikolajczyk

Will Lucas — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:49:09 +0000

Happy Black History Month, northwest Ohio! Here at the Toledo Chamber, we love to celebrate our region’s Black-owned and -led businesses not just in February, but all year round. To celebrate the month and to acquaint (or reacquaint) you with some of our friends and members from around the community, we’re highlighting a few of our region’s Black business owners. First up is Ambrea Mikolajczyk, owner of ARK Restoration. Enjoy!

Your Name and Title:
Ambrea Mikolajczyk, owner

Company Name:
ARK Restoration & Construction

Industry:
Construction

Number of Employees:
25

Website:
arktoledo.com

Brief description of your business or organization:
ARK Restoration & Construction exists to change the narrative of neighborhoods through development, construction and management in urban communities. We provide quality construction services for residential, commercial and industrial clientele looking to improve their home, office or business. We are serious about restoring and building communities, our mission is to deliver quality, innovative solutions to improve the areas in which we work, live and play.

Renovations for the History Books

Will Lucas — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:46:06 +0000

They’re ones for the history books.

Take a look at some of the more interesting renovation projects completed through the Land Bank in local historic districts over the last two years.

625 Collins in the Old West End Historic District

When the yellow mess of a home was originally inspected, many were sure it would be demolished. It was vacant, with a collapsing foundation, peeling paint, six layers of old roofing, fire damage, and a kitchen straight out of a horror movie. But where others saw no hope, the Land Bank team saw a chance to prove once and for all that with a lot of money, elbow grease, and smarts, anything is possible.

With the capable help of construction manager, ARK Restoration & Construction, the Land Bank completed the six-figure renovation in 2020. The house was then marketed and sold for over $80/square foot, one of the highest comps in the Old West End in years!