DUFFIELD, Virginia – NC Virginia, LLC today announced that it has chosen Scott County, VA to expand its data center operations. NC Virginia, a technology based company, along with its partner, TNDSYS, will join forces to create up to 72 back office support jobs. Potentially, the project could employ up to 500. Average hourly rates for unskilled support positions could possibly reach $16, with rates for skilled positions up to $25. Over time, the company will invest approximately $42 million. “NC Virginia is very excited to be a part of this opportunity for growth in Duffield,” said Robert Saunooke, CEO of Native Cloud, LLC. “Creation of the contact center will have a substantial positive impact on the Duffield community, as well as, the surrounding areas.”
The company plans to locate within the Crooked Road Tech Center, a state of the art technology facility in the Scott County Regional Business and Technology Park in Duffield. “This announcement is a wonderful example of what we can do when local and state officials work with the emerging leaders of the private sector to showcase what opportunities exist in far Southwest Virginia,” said Senator Charles W. Carrico. “I am excited to welcome Native Cloud Virginia and TNDYS to the Crooked Road Tech Center where they will be investing significantly and providing needed job opportunities,” said Delegate Terry Kilgore, Chairman, Virginia Tobacco Commission. “The Virginia Tobacco Commission has strategically invested in the park and the building to assist the locality and to further diversify the regional economy.”
“This announcement shows that we have people, both elected and appointed, who are willing to go the extra mile to secure economic opportunities for our citizens that will reach far into the future,” said Danny Mann, Chairman, Scott County Board of Supervisors. “Partnerships with top-tier companies such as NC Virginia are the result of years of preparation and vision, putting in place the facilities and infrastructure that take full advantage of all that Scott County has to offer. We are very proud to begin this partnership and look forward to a strong and productive relationship going forward.” NC Virginia is contracted to provide data storage and managed services for a Fortune 500 company. Partnering with TNDSYS enables them to take advantage of their expertise. Tennessee Data Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of TNDSYS, with offices in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee currently provides managed services and data storage for TNDSYS. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, Tennessee Valley Authority, LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, Office of Congressman Morgan Griffith, Powell Valley Electric Cooperative, Mountain Empire Community College, and University of Virginia at Wise assisted with the project.
