The Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR) provides Central Pennsylvania with a state of the art facility for medical research and technology. This booming industry is a valuable part of our community. HCAR helps to give both local and global tenants access to advanced technology and other research resources, immersing them in a climate of innovation.
The facilities at HCAR contain the only fully-prepared wet and dry lab space in the Mid-Atlantic region. Tenants of the facility are given access to the tools required for success and advancement in the research industry. The strategic partnership with Pennsylvania State University and the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center provides HCAR with competitive access to advanced technology and research resources.
HCAR is a Wexford Science and Technology property, a company committed to supporting growth and strengthening the surrounding community. HCAR is part of a large network of thriving research based businesses dedicated to advancement in their respective fields. Tenants at HCAR are working on some of the world’s most cutting-edge scientific projects, making them part of a burgeoning community for life science and technology based business in Central Pennsylvania.
Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, HCAR is conveniently located near many major cities including Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh and Baltimore. HCAR is just over 10 miles from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s state capital that was recently named 12 of the 50 smartest places to live by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. Hershey’s local high school was named in the top five percent of public schools in the country by Newsweek Magazine. Hershey is an emerging hot spot in the Central Pennsylvania area as it’s home to ample entertainment options and valued real estate.
HCAR consists of a three-story, 80,000 square foot and multi-tenant facility with plans for future growth. The buildings were designed and built to adhere to environmentally-friendly construction standards. There are shared resources for tenants including conference rooms and building security. HCAR facilities are also fully customizable to suit each individual tenant. The building houses businesses already specializing in medical science, nanotechnology and life sciences.
HCAR is ready to provide services for businesses in the science and technology sector from emergence to maturity. It also allows for the creation of new businesses through the transfer of technology among many different types of businesses, including nonprofit organizations. The staff at HCAR will work with businesses to provide the services necessary for competition in their specific field.
The Hershey Center for Applied Research is another reason why I’m a proud Central Pennsylvanian. For more information on commercial real estate in the area, please contact me by email: mkushner@omnirealtygroup.com or by phone at 717-657-5833. As an experienced commercial real estate broker, I can assist you in finding the property you need.