WEBSTER - Xerox Corporation will establish a call center in Webster that will create 500 new jobs over the next two years. 

"Xerox is a global leader that could have gone anywhere in the world to expand their business, but they chose New York because our state is rapidly becoming the place to be for businesses," Governor Cuomo said. "By forging successful public-private partnerships like we have with Xerox, we can leverage state resources to generate sustainable economic growth and long-term job creation."

Utilizing $5 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits and a $1 million Economic Development Fund grant from Empire State Development, the company will invest $4.3 million to renovate a portion of Building 200 on the Webster campus, as well as purchase IT systems and equipment to create a 23,000 square foot state-of-the-art call center space. The Monroe County Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) has also approved a local tax abatement package totaling $271,040.

The plans call for the creation of 500 new jobs, including 350 jobs in 2012 and an additional 150 jobs by 2013. In addition to the 500 new jobs being created, the company will retain 70 existing employees at the project location. Renovation is expected to begin in February, with completion projected by the end of 3rd quarter 2012. Xerox expects to begin hiring employees in March. Positions will include call center agents and managers. 

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams said, "It is through Governor Cuomo's efforts that home-grown companies, like Xerox, are choosing to stay here and grow here. This commitment to Xerox ensures that investment and jobs stay in the Greater Rochester region." 

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks said, "This project is indicative of the positive momentum Monroe County has seen over the last several months. Xerox has been a critical part of our economic landscape for over 100 years and this latest expansion project strengthens their footprint in Monroe County with the addition of hundreds of local jobs and investment."