High-tech firm plans to join school central office in 300 block of South Main, creating high-tech cluster

  • Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
    Recent rains have collected in the bottom of the pit where the new Rowan Salisbury School central office is proposed to be built. The site housed a former service station and the ground has been determined to be contaminated and must be removed. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Recent rains have collected in the bottom of the pit where the new Rowan Salisbury School central office is proposed to be built. The site housed a former service station and the ground has been determined to be contaminated and must be removed. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Architect Gray Stout explains the plans for the 300 block of South Main Street to Salisbury City Councilwoman Karen Alexander. The area includes the newly proposed building that will house Integro Technologies and Rowan Salisbury School's proposed Central office building. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Architect Gray Stout explains the plans for the 300 block of South Main Street to Salisbury City Councilwoman Karen Alexander. The area includes the newly proposed building that will house Integro Technologies and Rowan Salisbury School's proposed Central office building. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Recent rains have collected in the bottom of the pit where the new Rowan Salisbury School central office is proposed to be built. The site housed a former service station and the ground has been determined to be contaminated and must be removed. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Recent rains have collected in the bottom of the pit where the new Rowan Salisbury School central office is proposed to be built. The site housed a former service station and the ground has been determined to be contaminated and must be removed. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    The 300 block of South Main Street where the current Salisbury Rowan County Farmer's market and former gym (right). The City of Salisbury announced that local business Integro has proposed to build a new building at this location. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    The 300 block of South Main Street where the current Salisbury Rowan County Farmer's market and former gym (right). The City of Salisbury announced that local business Integro has proposed to build a new building at this location. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Architect Gray Stout listens during the announcement of that local company Integro Technologies plans to build on the 300 block of South Main Street. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Architect Gray Stout listens during the announcement of that local company Integro Technologies plans to build on the 300 block of South Main Street. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Salisbury City Council members Mayor Paul Woodson, Mayor Pro Tem Maggie Blackwell, council members Karen Alexander, William

    Salisbury City Council members Mayor Paul Woodson, Mayor Pro Tem Maggie Blackwell, council members Karen Alexander, William "Pete" Kennedy and Brian Miller returns to the council chambers after a brief closed session. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Paul Woodson, Mayor of the City of Salisbury , makes an announcement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Vice President Shawn Campion (far left) said his companyþÄôs decision hinges on the city bringing the future school central office to the other end of the block. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Paul Woodson, Mayor of the City of Salisbury , makes an announcement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Vice President Shawn Campion (far left) said his companyþÄôs decision hinges on the city bringing the future school central office to the other end of the block. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Rowan Salisbury School board Chairman Richard Miller (left) and Integro Technologies Vice President Shawn Campion (right) was on hand during City of Salisbury's annoucement that company plans to build on the 300 Block of South Main Street. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Rowan Salisbury School board Chairman Richard Miller (left) and Integro Technologies Vice President Shawn Campion (right) was on hand during City of Salisbury's annoucement that company plans to build on the 300 Block of South Main Street. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Paul Woodson, Mayor of the City of Salisbury , makes an announcement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Vice President Shawn Campion (far left) said his companyþÄôs decision hinges on the city bringing the future school central office to the other end of the block. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Paul Woodson, Mayor of the City of Salisbury , makes an announcement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Vice President Shawn Campion (far left) said his companyþÄôs decision hinges on the city bringing the future school central office to the other end of the block. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    The 300 block of South Main Street where the current Salisbury Rowan County Farmer's market and former gym (right). The City of Salisbury announced that local business Integro has proposed to build a new building at this location. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    The 300 block of South Main Street where the current Salisbury Rowan County Farmer's market and former gym (right). The City of Salisbury announced that local business Integro has proposed to build a new building at this location. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Salisbury City Council member William

    Salisbury City Council member William "Pete" Kennedy makes a few comments during the an annoucement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Architect Gray Stout's drawing of the building that is proposed for the 300 block of South Main Street intended to house Integro Technologies. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Architect Gray Stout's drawing of the building that is proposed for the 300 block of South Main Street intended to house Integro Technologies. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Architect drawings of the 300 block of South Main Street which includes a footprint for the Rowan Salisbury School's proposed Central office building and a new building intended to house Integro Technologies. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Architect drawings of the 300 block of South Main Street which includes a footprint for the Rowan Salisbury School's proposed Central office building and a new building intended to house Integro Technologies. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Recent rains have collected in the bottom of the pit where the new Rowan Salisbury School central office is proposed to be built. The site housed a former service station and the ground has been determined to be contaminated and must be removed. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Recent rains have collected in the bottom of the pit where the new Rowan Salisbury School central office is proposed to be built. The site housed a former service station and the ground has been determined to be contaminated and must be removed. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Rowan Salisbury School board Chairman Richard Miller was on hand during City of Salisbury's annoucement that company plans to build on the 300 Block of South Main Street. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Rowan Salisbury School board Chairman Richard Miller was on hand during City of Salisbury's annoucement that company plans to build on the 300 Block of South Main Street. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Paul Woodson, Mayor of the City of Salisbury , makes an announcement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Salisbury City Council members Karen Alexander; Mayor Pro Tem Maggie Blackwell, William

    Paul Woodson, Mayor of the City of Salisbury , makes an announcement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Salisbury City Council members Karen Alexander; Mayor Pro Tem Maggie Blackwell, William "Pete" Kennedy and Brian Miller. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post Salisbury Mayor Paul Woodson, right, speaks about the announcement that Integro Technologies wants to build in the 300 block of South Main Street. From left: Rowan Salisbury Schools Board of Education Chairman Richard Miller, Integro VP Shawn Campion, Salisbury Councilwoman Karen Alexander and Mayor Pro Tem Maggie Blackwell.

    Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post Salisbury Mayor Paul Woodson, right, speaks about the announcement that Integro Technologies wants to build in the 300 block of South Main Street. From left: Rowan Salisbury Schools Board of Education Chairman Richard Miller, Integro VP Shawn Campion, Salisbury Councilwoman Karen Alexander and Mayor Pro Tem Maggie Blackwell.

    Robert Van Goens, Ex Director of Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission, was on hand for the announcement that Integro Technologies has plan to move to the 300 block of South Main Street of Salisbury. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Robert Van Goens, Ex Director of Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission, was on hand for the announcement that Integro Technologies has plan to move to the 300 block of South Main Street of Salisbury. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Integro Technologies Vice President Shawn Campion was on hand during City of Salisbury's annoucement that company plans to build on the 300 Block of South Main Street. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Integro Technologies Vice President Shawn Campion was on hand during City of Salisbury's annoucement that company plans to build on the 300 Block of South Main Street. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Officials with the City of Salisbury made an announcement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Vice President Shawn Campion (left) said his companyþÄôs decision hinges on the city bringing the future school central office to the other end of the block. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Officials with the City of Salisbury made an announcement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Vice President Shawn Campion (left) said his companyþÄôs decision hinges on the city bringing the future school central office to the other end of the block. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Salisbury City Council member Karen Alexander, makes a few comments during the an annoucement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Salisbury City Council member Karen Alexander, makes a few comments during the an annoucement at the Council Chambers on monday morning that Integro, a high-tech firm in Salisbury, has plans to move its operation to the 300 block of South Main Street and build a $4 million facility where the Farmers Market and former GX Fitness now stand. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.