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Verizon Expands in Chesapeake with New Wholesale Customer Center

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Verizon Communications is expanding its operations in the Hampton Roads area with the opening of a new center in Chesapeake. The facility, scheduled to open on August 8, will process requests for new digital loop service from wholesale customers who purchase Verizon's network components. The center will create 300 new jobs in the area, bringing the total workforce in the region to 2,400. U.S. Rep. Norman Sisisky praised the move, stating that it demonstrates the company's commitment to Virginia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new center in Chesapeake will serve over 100 carriers certified by the State Corporation Commission to provide local phone service in Virginia.
  • The center will process requests for new digital loop service from wholesale customers and create 300 new jobs in the area.
  • The facility will occupy about 43,000 square feet on the top two floors of a three-story building at the Battlefield Corporate Center.
  • The center will begin limited operation in August with approximately 50 employees and is expected to be fully staffed by the end of the year.
  • Most of the new jobs at the Verizon center will be service representatives with a starting weekly salary of $348.50.
  • Experienced employees can earn as much as $773.50 a week.
  • The company already has a full pool of applicants for the new positions.

Statistics:

  • 300 new jobs will be created at the center.
  • 2,400 is the total workforce in the Hampton Roads area.
  • 43,000 square feet is the size of the facility.
  • 50 employees will be working at the center when it begins limited operation in August.
  • 100 carriers have been certified by the State Corporation Commission to provide local phone service in Virginia.
  • 50% of the employees can earn as much as $773.50 a week.
  • $348.50 per week is the starting salary for service representatives.

Sources:

  • [1] Verizon Communications. (n.d.). "Verizon Expands in Chesapeake with New Wholesale Customer Center."
  • [1] U.S. Rep. Norman Sisisky, Press Release, July 23, 1999
  • [1] Robert Woltz, President of Verizon's operations in Virginia, via phone interview

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