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i I . ~I II Riverfront Research Park 2 September 20, 1996 'i the proposed 40,000 square foot building. He plans to break ground in 1997. "I believe strongly in the Research Park. It's a great opportunity for companies who want a II connection with the research strengths at the University that compliments their own strengths. And it's good for Eugene. I've been on the lookout for an opportunity to put these together in a I, project. The time is right and the tenants are an excellent fit. "Campbell said. III Campbell told the Commission that Percon, Incorporated, a Eugene high tech company that designs, manufactures, and markets bar code-based data collection and data management i products, has signed an agreement and will be a tenant in the proposed multi-tenant building to be constructed in the southeast corner of the project. Percon expects to lease approximately ~ 25,000 square feet. The company currently employs 70 people. Dan Giustina, Riverfront Commission chair, complimented Percon on its decision to expand to the Research Park. "This is exactly the type of firm we anticipated wanting to be part of this ' development. Percon is engaged in research and development in a new and exciting field. They ~j have University ties. They're providing good jobs for people in our community." ~I University of Oregon Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Education, Steadman Upham said "Development of the Riverfront Research Park is a top priority of the University and we're enthusiastic about these plans. The proposed new building brings atechnology-related company III with ties to UO to the Park and provides expansion space for two of our start-up businesses. It's ~I, a perfect illustration of how the Park can work." Marker Gene Technologies and Electrical Geodesics, Inc., two high tech companies that are tenants in the park's Innovation Center, have also announced plans to expand into the new