Over 500 Jobs to be Created in Athens-Clarke County

Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Voxpro will invest $4 million and create over 500 jobs in Athens-Clarke County by 2020.

A press release explains VoxPro:

“Voxpro provides of a range of business services, such as multilingual customer experience and technical support solutions, trust and safety monitoring, social media management and product insight. The company works with clients from innovative tech startups to global giants, helping them scale internationally and deliver a high quality customer experience with every interaction.

Voxpro’s international and domestic partners include tech companies such as Google, Airbnb and Nest. Established 20 years ago by co-founders Linda and Dan Kiely, Voxpro operates three facilities in Cork, Ireland, and has offices in Dublin, San Francisco and Folsom, Calif.”

Gov. Deal:

“Georgia offers a wealth of resources for an innovative company like Voxpro to grow its business. Georgia’s top-ranked business climate and highly skilled workforce is critical to attracting international business. We established a strong relationship with Voxpro leadership in Ireland and look forward to the company’s continued investment in Georgia.”

Additional quotes from the CEO of Voxpro and the Mayor of Athens-Clarke County can be seen after the break.

Dan Kiely, Voxpro co-founder and CEO:

“Voxpro partners with clients that are changing the world. Our success is built on delivering beautiful customer experiences and it’s our people and our culture that provide that point of difference. We know we’ve found those people in Athens. North America is a critical part of our growth strategy, and we are excited to establish our latest Center of Excellence in Athens-Clarke County. We’ve had a great welcome from the local community, and we’re delighted to be partnering with Gov. Deal and the Georgia Department of Economic Development on our latest expansion.”

Nancy Denson, Mayor of Athens-Clarke County:

“Voxpro’s creation of 500 new jobs is exciting news for Athens and another example that our downtown is a destination for innovation and creativity. Partnerships with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the governor, educational resources and the business community allowed our Economic Development Department to demonstrate to Voxpro that Athens has a business environment conducive to accelerated growth. Voxpro’s core values align perfectly with the vibrant and innovative atmosphere we have here in the Classic City, and we are proud to have them call Athens home.”