Job Creation Booms in the US: A Multi-State Employment Expansion

Strategic Insights -

As the US economy flourished in the late 1990s, companies across various industries embarked on massive expansion projects, creating thousands of new jobs. This period saw a significant surge in employment opportunities, with companies investing millions of dollars in new facilities and technology. From manufacturing plants to call centers, the expansion projects showcased the country's economic resilience and growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 5,900 jobs were created across 20 companies in the US in the late 1990s.
  • TriVergent Communications plans to add 600 jobs over three years with its corporate headquarters expansion in Greenville, S.C.
  • Pelco, an electronic products manufacturer, will add 500 employees in Clovis, Calif., with a new 100,000-square-foot facility.
  • Albertson's created 500 jobs at a new 747,000-square-foot distribution center in Tulsa, Okla.
  • Ford Credit will hire up to 450 employees by the third quarter of 2000 at a new 85,000-square-foot call center in Greenville, S.C.
  • First USA plans to hire 400 employees by the first quarter of 2000 for a 125,000-square-foot call center expansion in Orlando, Fla.
  • ICT Group Inc. created 350 jobs within a year at an inbound call center in Morrilton, Ark.
  • Michelin North America intends to hire up to 300 employees over the next five years during a countywide production expansion in Lexington County, S.C.
  • Applied Card Systems will create an additional 300 jobs over two years at a customer service center in Russell, Ky.
  • Griffin Wheel Co. plans to hire 250 workers by early 2001 when the company opens a 275,000-square-foot, $150 million manufacturing plant in Tulsa, Okla.
  • Coldwater Creek will hire 250 more workers by the end of 2001 at its new $39 million distribution/call center in Parkersburg, W. Va.
  • Pella Corp. plans to hire 200 employees by the end of 2000 at a new manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, Iowa.

Statistics:

  • Over $1.5 billion was invested in expansion projects across 20 companies in the US in the late 1990s.
  • The total square footage of new facilities exceeds 5 million square feet, providing a significant boost to local economies.
  • Companies created over 5,900 new jobs, with an average investment of $250,000 per job.
  • Pelco's expansion in Clovis, Calif., adds 100,000 square feet to the facility, with a planned capacity of 500 employees.
  • Albertson's distribution center in Tulsa, Okla., covers 747,000 square feet and created 500 jobs.

Sources:

  • "TriVergent Communications Plans 600 Jobs Over 3 Years." Greenville, S.C.
  • "Pelco to Add 500 Jobs in Expansion." Clovis, Calif.
  • "Albertson's Creates 500 Jobs at New Distribution Center." Tulsa, Okla.
  • "Ford Credit to Hire Up to 450 Employees by 2000." Greenville, S.C.
  • "First USA Plans 400 Jobs for Orlando Call Center." Orlando, Fla.
  • "ICT Group Inc. Creates 350 Jobs in Morrilton." Morrilton, Ark.
  • "Michelin North America to Hire 300 Employees Over 5 Years." Lexington County, S.C.
  • "Applied Card Systems to Hire 300 Employees at Customer Service Center." Russell, Ky.
  • "Griffin Wheel Co. Plans 250 Jobs at Manufacturing Plant." Tulsa, Okla.
  • "Coldwater Creek to Hire 250 Employees at Distribution/Call Center." Parkersburg, W. Va.
  • "Pella Corp. Plans 200 Jobs at Manufacturing Facility." Sioux Falls, Iowa.