Pitney Bowes Invests $25 Million To Improve Three Connecticut Centers Of Excellence
11/21/2013
“We are thrilled that Pitney Bowes will remain in Stamford and intends to hire 200 additional employees in Connecticut,” said Governor Dannel P. Malloy. “Pitney Bowes has been a fixture in Connecticut for over 90 years and has exciting growth plans for its future in areas such as digital commerce and location intelligence. We are proud that the next chapter for this great company will be written in Connecticut.”
“For more than 90 years, Pitney Bowes has been an integral part of the Stamford community,” said Marc B. Lautenbach, President and CEO, Pitney Bowes. “Our long-standing commitment to Stamford and the State of Connecticut is stronger than ever. On behalf of all of our employees around the world, I want to thank Governor Malloy and his team for establishing a true partnership with our company. Today’s agreement allows us to continue to make investments in Connecticut as we deliver value for our shareholders and clients.”
The Department of Economic and Community Development reached a deal with Pitney Bowes under the state’s “First Five” program that will provide the company with a $15 million loan, of which $10 million is forgivable following the creation of the 200 new jobs over the next five years. The funds will be used for enhancements in technology, capital improvements, and machinery and equipment. The company will also receive a sales and use tax exemption of up to $1 million for capital improvements; a $1 million job training grant; and up to $10 million in urban and industrial site reinvestment tax credits.
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