RALEIGH: Microsoft Corporation will reportedly create 430 new jobs in Mecklenburg County according to Governor Roy Cooper.
Cooper announced Friday that the company will invest $23 million to expand their operations in Charlotte.
“Global companies like Microsoft can choose anywhere in the world to expand, and again a highly recognizable brand has decided North Carolina is the right fit,” said Governor Cooper. “Today’s announcement means the company and Mecklenburg County will grow stronger because of this investment in the campus and the people around it.” said Cooper.
Although wages will vary depending on the position, the average for all new positions could reach up to $98,711. The current average annual wage in Mecklenburg County is $66,709.
Microsoft’s project in North Carolina will be facilitated, in part, by a Job Development Investment Grant approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee earlier today. Over the course of the 12-year term of this grant, the project is estimated to grow the state’s economy by nearly $1.9 billion.
“The addition of 430 new tech jobs is a vote of confidence for our region,” said N.C. Senator Jeff Jackson. “We have a strong pipeline of talent in Mecklenburg County who are ready to support Microsoft’s expansion and new operations.”
“An investment of this magnitude is a win for the entire state,” said N.C. Representative Chaz Beasley. “Microsoft’s continued investment in our state signifies our ability to deliver a strong business climate and a great quality of life that successful tech companies need.”
In addition to N.C. Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in the project include the North Carolina Community College System, Mecklenburg County, City 0f Charlotte, and the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.
