The region is now home to thousands of IT workers and a growing number of well-recognized IT companies, such as CGI, DP Facilities, Foundever, Crutchfield Corporation, and EarthLink. CGI’s first U.S. onshore delivery center opened in Lebanon, Virginia, in 2006. It is one of seven such U.S. onshore delivery centers providing quality IT services to government and commercial clients.
These factors make the e-Region a top choice for IT jobs and businesses:
- Widespread availability of high-speed fiber optic broadband with multiple providers
- Proximity to Northern Virginia IT centers like those in Ashburn, VA but far enough away to be a great choice from a business continuity and disaster recovery standpoint
- Availability of experienced, trained IT workforce
- Academic and workforce training programs in place to support IT businesses
- Software engineering degree at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and proximity to other major IT centers of learning such as Virginia Tech
- Tailored business incentive programs for the creation of IT jobs
Photo caption (below): EarthLink was the first tenant in Intersection Business Park in Norton, Virginia.
The new EarthLink facility in Norton is not just a call center; it's a future-thinking investment in the community and our company. It will be the only U.S. sales center for EarthLink, using AI and other proprietary technologies to provide consumers the best experience possible to research and connect to the internet. The combination of our technology and a high-quality workforce in Southwest Virginia will provide a consumer experience unmatched in our industry.
GLENN GOAD
CEO of EarthLink
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Working with education and training allies in the region, tailored IT training, fast track, online and in person opportunities can be offered. Let us know your needs for IT talent and we’ll work with you on a solution.