Example Results: Attraction of Dell Computers customer care expansion office for
Dell Computers in 2004. The new facility resulted in over 3,000 new jobs and approximately
$4 million in capital investment. Employment will grow to 4,000. A cumulative overall economic
impact of $764.7 million is expected. An annual local sales tax
impact of $2.0 million is expected. The recent announcement of the additional 500
high-end jobs will increase these numbers significantly.
"It was a good tool to use to determine what properties were available.
It made the process easier because I could go in there myself and look at it.
A picture of the site also helped put a reference point with it...Every search
has its unique characteristics. We looked at hotels, places for people to eat,
traffic conditions around the site now and at the time we will occupy it."
- Peter Kaharl, Senior Manager, Corporate Real Estate and Construction, Dell Inc.
Roy Williams, President of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce discusses how ZoomProspector was used to attact Dell computers
Brenda Workman, Director of Central City Development for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce discusses how ZoomProspector was used to show Dell the region's laborforce advantages
The website has assisted the Chamber with attracting more economic development partners and financial investors to their organization.
Deidre Ebrey, Director of Economic Development for the City of Moore, Oklahoma discusses why the opportunity to have ZoomProspector caused their elected officials to join the Oklahoma City Partnership
Local businesses that are already located in the region and want to expand are experiencing significant value from the website.
Lisa Boevers, Vice President of Membership for the Chamber discusses how local businesses are benefiting from the services their website delivers
