Shift Technologies Plans East Coast Operation In Arlington County, Virginia
01/21/2016
“We are excited to expand Shift's technology operations to Virginia and look forward to having access to the Commonwealth's high-skilled workforce,” said Toby Russell, Shift's Head of Business and Product and the lead company executive in the state. “Virginia is known for being one of the best states to do business, and we experienced this first-hand when Governor McAuliffe visited our office in San Francisco to outline why this investment made sense for our company. We've hit the ground running and are in the process of hiring software engineers who are passionate about using technology to empower consumers.”
Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Arlington County to secure the project for Virginia. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
Governor Terry McAuliffe said, “The recruitment of companies like Shift to Virginia is at the very heart of our work to diversify and build a new Virginia economy. As we work to offset the impact of federal budget cuts in Northern Virginia, high-tech companies like Shift are recognizing the enormous technological, workforce and quality-of-life assets this region has to offer. I am proud to welcome Shift to Virginia, and I look forward to watching the company grow. I am confident that this announcement will help us attract more Silicon Valley startups to create jobs and economic activity here in the Commonwealth.”
“Shift’s significant investment to establish an East Coast operation in Arlington County and create well-paying jobs is a big win for both the region and the Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones. “Virginia continues to win these projects as a result of our outstanding workforce, infrastructure and great quality of life. We are thrilled to welcome Shift to Virginia.”
Project Announcements
Republic Airways Holdings Plans Tuskegee, Alabama, Training Operations
04/18/2024
South Africa-Based Radel Plans Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Operations
04/18/2024
Firestone Industrial Products Expands Dyersburg, Tennessee, Operations
04/18/2024
Samsung Electronics Expands Taylor, Texas, Chip-Manufacturing Operations
04/18/2024
OMCO Solar Plans Huntsville, Alabama, Production Operations
04/18/2024
Martco-RoyOMartin Upgrades Allen Parish, Louisiana, Operations
04/18/2024
Most Read
-
2023's Leading Metro Locations: Hotspots of Economic Growth
Q4 2023
-
2023 Top States for Doing Business Meet the Needs of Site Selectors
Q3 2023
-
38th Annual Corporate Survey: Are Unrealized Predictions of an Economic Slump Leading Small to Mid-Size Companies to Put Off Expansion Plans?
Q1 2024
-
Manufacturing Momentum Is Building
Q1 2024
-
20th Annual Consultants Survey: Clients Prioritize Access to Skilled Labor, Responsive State & Local Government
Q1 2024
-
Making Hybrid More Human in 2024
Q1 2024
-
Public-Private Partnerships Incentivize Industrial Development
Q1 2024