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Technology Services Company to Add 200 Pinellas Jobs

Vology | Rick Scott | Business

The 200 new jobs Vology plans to add over the next two to four years is on top of the 80 new staff the company added last year.

LARGO – Vology, one of the nation’s largest managed IT services providers, today (May 2) announced a significant corporate expansion in Pinellas County.

The company hired 80 new staff members in 2016 and expects to add an additional 200 positions over the next two to four years as it continues its steady growth. The company currently employs 310 in Pinellas County.

Vology manages more than 100,000 devices at more than 20,000 nationwide customer sites. The company has been an Inc. 5000-ranked fastest growing private company for 11 consecutive years.

The expansion will allow the company to accommodate its growing number of employees and a network operations center. The project is expected to reach a $3.75 million capital investment and will encompass 60,000 square feet in the Bay Vista Office Park in Largo.

“We’re proud to welcome Gov. Scott today to celebrate our growth and our continued investments in the Tampa Bay community,” said Barry Shevlin, CEO of Vology. “We appreciate the Governor’s support creating a business environment that helps our company grow and we look forward to welcoming even more Floridians to the Vology team in the years to come.”

Pinellas County in partnership with the state of Florida and the city of Largo competed against locations in Texas during the selection process.

“Vology is one of Tampa Bay’s best homegrown technology success stories, and we’re very proud to today announce this expansion and these jobs in Pinellas County,” said Commissioner Janet Long, chair of the Pinellas County Commission. “I want to congratulate Barry and his team on their success and continued growth, and thank them for their leadership in our community.”

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Largo Mayor Woody Brown and Vology CEO Barry Shevlin.

Largo Mayor Woody Brown said, “We are proud to support the expansion of Vology in one of Pinellas County’s largest tech hot spots, the Bay Vista office complex in Largo. We are excited that the company is adding jobs, expanding our local economy and bringing their talent to our community. We hope that their expansion will be a catalyst for other tech companies to expand into Largo’s market. Thank you for selecting Largo and we look forward to your continued success.”

Mike Meidel, director of Pinellas County Economic Development, said, “We’re very pleased that Vology selected Pinellas County as the best spot for the future growth of one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable and fastest growing technology companies. I’d like to thank our partners at the city of Largo and Enterprise Florida, and recognize the Governor’s Office, the city of Largo commission and our Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners for their support of our economic development efforts.”

Mike Grissom, interim president and CEO of Enterprise Florida, said, “Vology is a great company and we are thrilled that they have chosen Largo for their expansion. This means that good jobs are going to families right here and another Florida community will grow. We commend our local partners for their hard work and once again would like to congratulate Vology on their continued growth.”

Vology | Largo | BusinessCissy Proctor, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, said, “Companies like Vology know they can count on Florida’s talented workforce, the state’s strong infrastructure and business-friendly environment to fuel their growth. Vology’s expansion is great news for local job seekers and the Tampa Bay area. I’m proud of our partners for their hard work to secure Vology’s commitment to grow in Florida.”

IT professionals interested in exploring careers with Vology should go to vology.com.

Photos courtesy of Pinellas County Economic Development.

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