New and Growing Companies at the Park
North Fork has recently experienced significant new developments in its tenant base and facility expansions, solidifying its position as a hub for innovation and collaboration.
The new tenants include a defense-related Fortune 500 manufacturing and technology company; DataShapes Inc., a San Francisco-based edge data solutions company; online retail company, Custom Ink; Data Systems Analysts, Inc., an information technology and consulting firm; and Virginia Retina Consultants board-certified vitreoretinal surgeons. Existing tenant SRC, a not-for-profit research and development corporation, also expanded operations.
"The growth and diversification of our tenant base underscores North Fork's role as a catalyst for transformative collaborations. We are excited to welcome these esteemed organizations and individuals into our innovation community. North Fork remains dedicated to providing an environment that fosters discovery, collaboration, and economic prosperity, " says Misty Parsons, marketing and relationships manager at North Fork.
Fortune 500 Manufacturing and Technology Company Leases Prime Spaces
A Fortune 500 manufacturing and technology company partnering with a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) has chosen North Fork as the ideal location for its expansion. The company is set to lease nearly 18,500 square feet of physical science lab space in Town Center Three and an additional 16,000 square feet of industrial/flex space at 1641 Edlich Drive. John Pritzlaff and Jenny Stoner of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer facilitated the lease negotiations on behalf of the UVA Foundation.
"We recently relocated the DataShapes HQ from Silicon Valley to Charlottesville, and North Fork was the obvious choice for our new home."
SRC, Inc. Expand Operations
Not-for-profit research and development corporation, SRC, serves the defense and intelligence industries, is nationally recognized in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced radar, electronic warfare, and communications systems for land, sea, air, and space has expanded its current footprint to more than 17,000 square feet at Town Center Two, 1001 Research Park Boulevard.
This expansion highlights North Fork's commitment to fostering growth in various sectors, including intelligence. Last year, a study by the UVA Weldon Cooper Center revealed the defense sector to be the second most significant contributor to the Central Virginia economy, following the University of Virginia, with an annual impact of slightly over $1.2 billion. North Fork’s proximity to Rivanna Station, as well as to the Washington DC area, provides an ideal setting for organizations engaged in national defense initiatives.
DataShapes Inc., Virginia Retina Consultants, Custom Ink, and DSA Join the Park
Adding to the diverse range of industries represented at North Fork, DataShapes Inc., a San Francisco-based edge data solutions company, has occupied 3,700 square feet of office space in Town Center Two. In addition, Virginia Retina Consultants will open their third office location in the region, occupying approximately 3,000 square feet on the fourth floor of Town Center Two. Subspecialty trained and board-certified vitreoretinal surgeons, Virginia Retina Consultants offers advanced diagnostic and treatment systems, including Ophthalmic Ultrasound and Optical Coherence Tomography.
Logan D. Selby, president and co-founder of DataShapes, Inc. states, “DataShapes is an artificial intelligence company that focuses on electronic warfare and signals intelligence solutions for various U.S. government and defense organizations. We recently relocated the DataShapes HQ from Silicon Valley to Charlottesville, and North Fork was the obvious choice for our new home.”
Custom Ink, the online platform for custom promotional products, has opened a 4,500-square-foot office and showroom on the second floor of Town Center Three, 995 Research Park Boulevard. Its second location in Charlottesville, the contemporary new office is where Custom Ink team members innovate, collaborate, and meet with new and existing clients.
Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) has been providing defense and federal government customers business-driven information technology and consulting solutions and services for more than 50 years. DSA, Inc. returns to North Fork with approximately 2,500 square feet on the third floor of Town Center One.