SHIFT, a shared space provider with a focus on storage and warehousing, recently announced the opening of its first location in the Atlanta market. Aiming to offer a modern solution to the increasing local demand of small businesses for flexible and collaborative industrial workspaces, SHIFT is preparing to open its new location at 575 Wharton Drive SW on November 19.
Notably, the grand opening comes with the possibility for an Atlanta-based business to win one year of up to 1,000 square feet of warehouse space at the South Fulton location. Specifically, SHIFT is offering a Battle of the Brands Pitch Competition, in which five finalists could pitch and showcase their business to judges at the grand opening. The event is set to take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Food, drinks, and entertainment will also be available, in addition to the brand-pitching competition.
SHIFT: South Fulton will offer nearly 70 shared warehousing spaces in addition to more than 10 offices for small local businesses. Property image courtesy of CommercialEdge.com.
“We’re excited to bring the SHIFT brand to Atlanta’s growing community of small businesses,” said Alex Woodard, chief executive officer of SHIFT. “Finding the right warehouse space can be a major hurdle for small businesses. SHIFT makes it easy by providing affordable, flexible spaces without the hassle of long-term commitments or hidden fees. We’re here to help entrepreneurs access the space they need to grow without the stress.”
Offering more than 100,000 square feet of space and a variety of warehousing options, SHIFT: South Fulton aims to meet the needs of entrepreneurial individuals and businesses of all sizes. Rentable options at the new location include 67 spaces that can be used for storage or work, as well as 13 office spaces. Members also have access to meeting rooms, loading docks, and shared common areas within the community space. Amenities also include advanced security, 24/7 access, and mail and package handling.
The property at 575 Wharton Dr., incorporates roughly 100,000 square feet of Atlanta industrial space. Property image courtesy of CommercialEdge.com.
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Last modified: November 12, 2024
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Ioana Gînsac is a creative writer covering all-things-CRE for several Yardi product publications. Topics include industry news, U.S. office and industrial market reports, as well as features on development, architecture, urbanism, proptech, design, and more. Her work has appeared in AmericanInno, Bisnow, BusinessInsider, Commercial Property Executive, Curbed, Fast Company, Forbes, GlobeSt, Inc, Patch, The Real Deal.