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Empire nears completion of Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center

Fairport, NY Empire Commercial Construction is nearing completion of their contract for the newly expanded American Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center. Empire partnered with LIVE Design Group for the associated buildout of the 4,000 s/f space within Perinton Hills Shopping Center, located at 6687 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd. Completion is expected by September of 2024.

The blood donation center in the Perinton Hills Shopping Center is where members of the community will come together to drive the lifesaving work of the American Red Cross of Greater Rochester and better meet the growing need for blood products. The new blood donation center features some of the following updated spaces: donation collection area, welcome reception area, canteen, five health history exam rooms, staff kitchen/lounge, and a donor recognition wall.

“Empire is proud to establish a relationship with the American Red Cross,” said Empire president, Jayne Penepent. “This new donation center will help to increase the collection of important, life-saving blood products in the Fairport and Greater Rochester communities.”

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