Russell Industrial Center experiencing major growth spurt

Russell Industrial Center, already quite the creative hub, is growing leaps and bounds. New tenants, an indoor film screening room, an drive-in movie theater and retail bazaar are all in the works for the complex.

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Overall, Russell Industrial is booming. There are currently 143 tenants, including painters, sculptors, photographers, film production groups and architects. "We've been increasing at a rate of five to eight tenants a month," says Novack. He has noticed a growth in out-of-town companies (particularly in the film industry), artists co-ops and artists of international renown (Glenn Barr is currently building out a 3,200-square foot space).

"If you have an idea, we have the space to do your idea. And we make it affordable," [says [Eric Novack, who oversees leasing at Russell for Boydel Development Group, the complex's owner.]

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