Rick Scott Announces ConnectWise Creating 112 Jobs in Tampa

Gov. Rick Scott announced on Wednesday morning that business tech-support company ConnectWise will expand its headquarters in Hillsborough County, investing more than $1.25 million and creating 112 jobs over the next two years. The company is based in Tampa and employs more than 330 residents of the Tampa Bay area.

The expansion of ConnectWises headquarters and creation of more than 100 new jobs is great news for families in the Tampa area, Scott said. We work every day to make sure that Florida is the best state in the nation for businesses to grow and create more opportunities for Florida families. ConnectWise could have expanded in California or Washington, but chose Florida because were creating an opportunity economy where businesses can succeed and grow jobs for families.

We are very excited to continue to build our company in Florida and contribute to the states economic engine, said Arnie Bellini, the CEO of ConnectWise. As a technology company committed to innovation, we know how crucial it is to hire and retain highly-skilled individuals, which is why we continuously recruit the best and the brightest from universities right here in Florida. Our partners are our No. 1 priority and we will continue to grow as they grow to ensure their profitability and success well into the future.