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June 2010: Citco Fund Services Inc locating back office in uptown Charlotte
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Over the next five years, Citco Fund Services is adding more than 258 new jobs to service hedge funds and other financial services firms.
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The competitive project considered cities such as Atlanta and Troy, N.Y.
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The site selection decision was determined by the breadth and depth of financial services talent in region.
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January 2010: Morgan Stanly grows its private banking
operation in Charlotte
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Morgan Stanley is adding 50 private bankers to its expanded office in Charlotte.
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The Charlotte operations already employ 35 residents.
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The available financial services workforce was a key resource for company's expansion.
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May 2010: Fiserv locating new operations center in Hickory, N.C.
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Fiserv is making a $5 million investment and adding 220 jobs to the Hickory metro area.
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A speculative building provided a convenient solution to company's need for a quick setup.
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The availability of an educated workforce within a 20-minute commute was key to the company's decision.
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December 2009: Zenta plans new office in Charlotte
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The financial services firm that specializes in mortgages is adding 1,000 new jobs to Charlotte office over next five years.
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Zenta cites the high quality of life and talented workforce as reasons for the site selection decision.
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Layoffs from other local mortgage centers provided an ample supply of potential employees with the requisite skills.
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The state of North Carolina offered Zenta a workforce grant totaling $8.5 million in return for company's quantifiable investment.
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December 2009: Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) expanding Charlotte office
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The national nonprofit that promotes affordable home ownership is investing $4 million and creating more than 1,000 jobs in Mecklenburg County.
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In addition to 100 existing jobs at its current office, NACA will add 1,014 new ones over the next five years.
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NACA, which is headquartered in Boston, operates more than 40 offices nationwide.
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The company cites the depth of the financial services workforce as the key reason for selecting the Charlotte location.
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