Discuss bringing Health Exchange Call Center with 220 jobs to Richmond
In Plain English
The city wants to attract a health insurance call center that would create 220 new jobs in Richmond. City council will discuss what steps the city should take to convince this company to locate here. If successful, this would bring significant employment opportunities to local residents.
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Votes
Direct city manager to write letter to State indicating Richmond ready to operate health Exchange Call Center if Concord doesn't work out and follow-up with Mr. Poe on cost comparison
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously directed the city manager to tell the state that Richmond is ready to host a health insurance call center if the company's first-choice location in Concord falls through. This would bring 220 new jobs to Richmond if successful. The council also wants the city manager to follow up on comparing costs between Richmond and other potential locations. This is part of the city's effort to attract businesses that would provide significant employment opportunities for local residents.
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