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Since several of the buildings house businesses or continuing operations of the University and the others have only recently been vacated, they are in good condition and already have heat, hot water and utilities. You are invited to purchase the buildings outright, lease them in their entireties, or rent the space you need from the wide array of available offices and laboratories. When leasing of a building is arranged, the University will be responsible for the facilities' management and maintenance.

As an example of the reutilization of the buildings left empty by Clarkson's campus evolution, Clarkson Hall received a complete renovation in 2001 and now houses a new physical therapy service. The result of a partnership formed between the University and Canton-Potsdam Hospital, the project had such momentum that other doctors, health care-related businesses and three complimentary commercial physical therapy enterprises have leased the remaining space in the renovated building.

Another of the downtown campus buildings, Lewis House, has been transformed from the former student union to the call center of Fused Solutions and professional offices of Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Services.

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Current Tenants

Clarkson Center for Health Sciences & Physical Therapy
Northern Orthopedic Laboratory
Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Dr. Donald Henline (orthopedist)
Elaine Kuracina, DMD (dentist)
Doran Glass (manufacturer)
J. Kane Engineering Agent LLC
Northern New York Builders' Exchange (association)
CITEC - Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (consultants)
Fused Solutions (technical support call center)

New Tenant Information    printable PDF 115k

Services of the Clarkson Small Business Incubator (CSBI):

The renovation of the former Peyton Hall has made available 41 offices, three customizable labs and two conference rooms to budding enterprises in an incubator setting. In support of early stage business development, The Shipley Center will provide incubator support services to the tenants of the CSBI that include:

• Mentorship / Coaching in developing your business

• Networking with other entrepreneurs, Clarkson alumni and students

• Marketing guidance

• Access to research partnerships

• Fully equipped conference rooms

• Resources to assist with understanding IP rights, patents, copyrights and trademarks

• Regular reviews and guidance from The Shipley Center
  

Basic terms for all tenants:

• Rent rates are determined based on the building and space you select. As an example, the Clarkson Small Business Incubator offers rent rates of up to $14.50 per square foot, per year, indexed annually by the C.P.I. Terms are negotiable. As one example, the rent for one of the incubator’s 350 square foot office spaces would be $350/month.
• With advance approval by Clarkson, tenant-specific improvements can be made and paid for by the tenant. Or, if the renovations are completed by Clarkson, the University may consider billing the cost of the improvements to the tenant as part of their lease costs.
• Water, heat, light and electricity is included for tenants of the Clarkson Small Business Incubator. However, extraordinary use may require additional charges, to be negotiated based on projected use. For leased space in one of Clarkson’s other downtown campus buildings, utilities will be paid for by the tenant.
• Internet access and telephone service, though not provided by Clarkson, is readily available through third-party providers. SLIC, Time-Warner and Verizon all have hookups in the Clarkson Small Business Incubator.
• Exterior custodial and snowplowing to be provided by Clarkson as well as in the inside common areas (e.g., the bathrooms and hallways). Tenants are responsible for cleaning tenant spaces. A dumpster is provided by Clarkson for tenant use.
• If the village considers a tenant to be taxable, an additional charge would be added to the rent to pay the taxes that Clarkson would be paying to the village.
• While a large number of parking spaces throughout the downtown campus exist, there is no guarantee of parking availability if all buildings are fully leased out. For the Clarkson Small Business Incubator, the primary parking lot is located directly behind (south of) the building. An overflow lot is located across the street, next to Congdon Hall.
• Multiple year leases preferred. For tenants of the Clarkson Small Business Incubator, a 2 year lease minimum is required, with one year options available.
• Mailboxes serviced by the USPS are provided in the CSBI.
• Clarkson lease terms require first month’s rent. A security deposit may also be required.
• Tenants are required to have insurance that covers public liability with a $1-million minimum, the policy is primary and non-contributory, Clarkson is named as additional insured, with a 30-day termination notice requirement. Fire/contents insurance is the responsibility of the tenant.

Allowed uses include:

• Enclosed light assembly manufacturing industries
• Enclosed light assembly, service and repair
• Back offices
• Business and professional offices
• Business and research incubator
• School
• Health services facility

(Please note: all uses listed above will require Site Plan approval from the Village of Potsdam's Planning Board.)