Salesforce To Add 800 New Jobs In Indianapolis

Salesforce

revealed that it would be investing over $40 million in the next one decade to expand its regional headquarters in Indianapolis. According to the company, as part of the new investment, it intends to add 800 new jobs in the next five-year period. The company also indicated that it would move into a new regional headquarters location at 111 Monument Circle, which would be known as Salesforce Tower Indianapolis. The company's Marketing Cloud CEO, Scott McCorkle, said that "Salesforce is among Indiana's largest technology employers, and we're thrilled to be investing for further growth in the region. Salesforce Tower Indianapolis, our regional headquarters, will give our amazing employees a fantastic place to work and serve our customers and community every day." The company indicated that it would start moving into Salesforce Tower Indianapolis in early 2017. The CRM firm indicated that the plans for the building included a renovated lobby and dedicated space where guests can experience interactive, hands-on demonstrations of the Salesforce Customer Success Platform. The Governor Pence reacted to the developments stating that "Today's outstanding commitment from Salesforce proves without a doubt that Indiana is now the Midwest hub for technology and innovation. In recent years, the technology sector has added more than 5,000 jobs in central Indiana alone, growing at a rate more than triple the national average." He added, "Global leaders like Salesforce have a world of options to consider for growth, and I am excited that the team has once again selected the Hoosier state to create hundreds of quality jobs. Powered by a talented workforce and a low-tax, low-regulation business climate, I am confident that this regional headquarters will propel Salesforce to new heights, advancing innovation for years to come." Shares of the company traded 0.08% down on Friday.