LeFrois Development builds 138,000 s/f of additional office/flex space at Calkins Rd. Business Park, Rochester

LeFrois Development recently added 50,000 s/f of office/flex space to its portfolio at Calkins Rd. Business Park and are now in the process of building an additional 88,000 s/f building which will total an additional 138,000 s/f added in a year's time frame to the 580,000 s/f park. The 100-acre business park has continued to be one of the most sought after areas in the city for class A office/flex space, housing tenants such as Verizon Wireless, Unisys, First American, Travelers Insurance, and Pictometry. The business park has an occupancy rate of 98%. The newest building at Calkins Rd. Business Park, 275 Kenneth Dr., is 50,000 s/f and is home to 5 Linx Enterprises, Inc. 5 Linx provides telecommunications services across the U.S. and 20 countries abroad. The company distributes its products and services through a network of dedicated independent marketing representatives. As one of the fastest growing companies in the area, 5 Linx has helped define the city as a positive environment for small companies to expand and thrive. LeFrois Development prides itself on providing local businesses the opportunity to expand in efficient space, all while helping the Rochester economy grow. LeFrois Development designed the building to meet NYSERDA Energy standards by applying many high efficiency options when selecting the electrical and mechanical systems as well as building materials for this project. By implementing the most efficient systems into the property LeFrois Development was able to create a building that is 18.2% more efficient than NYS energy code. "Energy efficient construction is something we are proud to be striving towards. We are committed to the expansion of more sustainable building technologies and materials," said Richard LeFrois, president/CEO of LeFrois Development. The master plan for the development includes 800,000 s/f of office/ flex space of which 580,000 s/f has been completed. With the help of the town of Henrietta and Monroe County Economic Development programs, LeFrois Development is able to create an atmosphere that is conducive to economic growth for local business and local economy alike. The Calkins Rd. Business Park is located between Lehigh Station Rd. and Calkins Rd. in Henrietta. Being located adjacent to I-390, across from the NYS Thruway and only minutes from the Rochester International Airport makes this location accessible and convenient to all of Monroe County and the surrounding area. LeFrois Development is a full-service commercial real estate development company, providing clients with the foremost in development, design, construction, and property management. Headquartered in the city, LeFrois Development has an additional division in Lakeland, Fla.