Press Release: Port Labs Announces Major Expansion in Uptown Oakland
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Alyssa Tomfohrde, Public Relations - 415.603.8690 , Alyssa@PortWorkspaces.com
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Innovative companies and ecosystem partners are invited to join the growing Port Labs community in its new facility
Oakland, Calif. –June 9, 2022: Port Labs is launching a second Oakland location, following several recent partnership announcements. The new 22,000+ square foot building houses beautiful and centrally located office, event, and engineering space. It is directly across the street from the existing Port Labs facility, with its 4,000 square foot rapid prototyping workshop. The new site is a standalone building at 2044 Franklin Street in Uptown Oakland, with excellent access and visibility.
“The expansion of Port Labs facilities combined with our growing list strategic partnerships opens up exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration within the regional innovation ecosystem. This facility helps us help more great emerging companies.” Sal Bednarz, Managing Director of Port Labs
Port Labs specialized facilities and staff are tailored to the needs of a growing community of companies developing physical products. These products range from general consumer goods to IoT and other tech-enabled products, medical devices and life sciences. Member companies benefit from this approach, which lowers risk and conserves valuable limited time and capital. Members get access to regular private events, staff office hours, and various discounts. As COVID-19 recedes, Port Labs is increasingly hosting events with partners. These include networking opportunities, capital pitch events, and more. Port Labs also conducts support programs which include peer group workshops and confidential one-on-one coaching. These programs are enabled through its relationships with Northern California Small Business Development Center (Norcal SBDC) and other partners.
Sal Bednarz (co-founder and Managing Partner) and the Port Labs team have decades of combined experience, helping hundreds of startups and small businesses move products from concept to launch. They have brought together a powerful and growing network of business coaches, private industry partners, and government agencies to work together to accelerate businesses and drive innovation.
Those interested in partnering with Port Labs, or who need space or support for their company should contact Sal Bednarz (sal@portlabs.co)
About Port Labs
Port Labs is a business accelerator and innovation hub headquartered in Oakland, California since 2012. It provides specialized coworking anchored by a rapid prototyping workshop, expert engineering staff, and product development services. Port Labs has expertise in consumer and industrial goods, packaged foods, food tech, biotech, and life sciences. Its support programs which serve entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds are made possible by sponsors and partners. Port Labs is part of the Port Companies,which also includes The Port Workspaces and The Port Kitchens. Connect with Port Labs through Linkedin, and at PortLabs.co