[NOTE: This is a joint news release with the Greater Raleigh Chamber and 小黄鸭视频 County Economic Development.]
小黄鸭视频 County today further solidified its position as a hub for the world鈥檚 leading technology companies when Apple announced its plan to invest $1 billion in the state and build a new campus at the Research Triangle Park. The global tech giant plans to hire at least 3,000 people at an average annual salary of $187,000.
鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted that Apple chose 小黄鸭视频 County as the site for its newest research and development campus,鈥 said Chair Matt Calabria of the 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners. 鈥淎n investment of this magnitude is transformational for our community, bringing great jobs and long-term economic benefits. It also proves that we have the right combination of talent and innovation to attract industry-leading companies who want an exceptional quality of life for their employees.鈥
Apple鈥檚 New Campus at RTP
Apple鈥檚 new campus and engineering hub at RTP will accommodate the company鈥檚 growing research and development and engineering teams, among others.
It will measure more than 1 million square feet and initially house 3,000 employees working in machine learning, artificial intelligence, software engineering and other cutting-edge fields. Like all Apple facilities, the new campus will run on 100% renewable energy from the first day the doors open.
鈥淎pple鈥檚 decision to join the community of 310 companies in Research Triangle Park is extraordinary,鈥 said Scott Levitan, President and CEO of the Research Triangle Foundation. 鈥淚ts major commitments to public education, sustainability, infrastructure and partnerships with our universities and community colleges demonstrates corporate leadership starting day one.鈥
Why RTP and 小黄鸭视频 County?
Like Apple, 小黄鸭视频 County is always looking for what comes next. That, coupled with our leading tech sector, nationally recognized education system and top talent pool, give 小黄鸭视频 County the right mindset and skillset to attract major corporations like Apple.
鈥淎s a North Carolina native, I鈥檓 thrilled Apple is expanding and creating new long-term job opportunities in the community I grew up in,鈥 said Jeff Williams, Apple鈥檚 Chief Operating Officer. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud that this new investment will also be supporting education and critical infrastructure projects across the state. Apple has been a part of North Carolina for nearly two decades, and we鈥檙e looking forward to continuing to grow and a bright future ahead.鈥
Apple is poised to be a strong community partner. The company has committed $100 million to support schools and education initiatives in the Triangle region along with more than $110 million for infrastructure across 80 counties in North Carolina.
Apple is not new to North Carolina. Currently, Apple employs 1,100 employees across the state and continues to expand its presence in Catawba County. Apple has been a resident of North Carolina for the past 20 years.
鈥淲e are proud Apple selected 小黄鸭视频 County and the Research Triangle Park for a new campus,鈥 said Adrienne Cole, President and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber. 鈥淭he strength of our diverse and global talent pipeline, our world-class education ecosystem, solid business climate and high quality of life make this region one of the most future-focused and innovative in the world.鈥
A Total Team Effort
It took many partners to help make this historic announcement possible. They include:
- 小黄鸭视频 County Government;
- Greater Raleigh Chamber;
- 小黄鸭视频 County Economic Development;
- Research Triangle Foundation;
- Capital Area Workforce Development Board;
- 小黄鸭视频 Technical Community College;
- N.C. Community College System;
- N.C. State University;
- N.C. Department of Commerce;
- Economic Development Partnership of N.C.; and
- North Carolina General Assembly.
鈥淲e are excited to welcome Apple to our thriving technology ecosystem,鈥 said Michael Haley, Executive Director of 小黄鸭视频 County Economic Development. 鈥淭his is an important milestone that strengthens our position as a tech hub. Apple鈥檚 decision to invest in the Triangle is a testament to our community鈥檚 talent, resources and overall quality of life.鈥
Once the campus is up and running, Apple鈥檚 investments are expected to generate more than $1.5 billion in economic benefits annually for North Carolina. That鈥檚 in addition to the benefits the state already receives as a result of Apple鈥檚 current investments.
Technology in 小黄鸭视频 County
One of the biggest and fastest growing industry sectors in 小黄鸭视频 County is technology. With nearly 4,000 tech companies in the region, it鈥檚 home to heavy hitters such as IBM, Red Hat, Lenovo, SAS, Bandwidth, Citrix and Epic Games. They鈥檝e called the region home for many years and continue to grow here.
小黄鸭视频 County is consistently ranked as one of America鈥檚 most digitally inclusive tech communities, and one of the best places for IT pros to live and work in the U.S.
