11.15.16 - Gov. Cuomo Announces Charter Comm. Expansion to Add 228 New Jobs in Monroe County
"Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Charter Communications, a leading broadband communications company, will expand their operations and add 228 new full-time jobs in Rochester and Henrietta. The second largest cable operator in the nation, Charter will invest more than $2.9 million to renovate its existing Rochester-based facility, lease a new, 46,000 square-foot headquarters in Henrietta, and purchase interior fixtures in order to support their customer contact center."
“This expansion of one of the nation’s leading cable providers in the Finger Lakes is a clear signal that our economic strategy is driving innovation and transforming the local economy,” Governor Cuomo said. “Cutting-edge companies are betting on this region like never before and are growing their businesses and creating-good paying jobs in the process. By incentivizing private sector growth, we are generating momentum and strengthening the economy in Monroe County and beyond.”
Charter Executive Vice President, Field Operations, Tom Adams said, “By early next year, this beautifully restored facility will allow us to bring together our field operations leadership and vital support functions under one roof. Through our partnership with the New York State Economic Development Corporation, the Rochester area benefits from an influx of high-paying technical jobs, while our customers across Upstate New York and throughout New England benefit from improved communication, collaboration and efficiency in our operations.”