Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to join Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff for Press Conference
Salesforce Tower supports company\u2019s commitment to add 800 new jobs over five years
Salesforce advances workforce development in Indiana with 500 local apprenticeships by 2020
Ohana floor to be open to Salesforce employees, customers, partners and the community
INDIANAPOLIS, May 20, 2017\u2014Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), the global leader in CRM, today celebrates the grand opening of Salesforce Tower Indianapolis, the tallest building in the state of Indiana and the company\u2019s largest hub outside its global headquarters in San Francisco.
Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff will be joined by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to commemorate the grand opening with a press conference and a community celebration at Monument Circle.
Comments on the News
\u201cSalesforce is proud to grow and invest in Indiana with the opening of Salesforce Tower Indianapolis,\u201d said Marc Benioff, Chairman and CEO, Salesforce. \u201cWe are committed to developing the workforce of the future right here in Indiana with 500 new local apprentices by 2020.\u201d
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to celebrate this grand opening and to commemorate Salesforce\u2019s investment in Indiana,\u201d Governor Eric Holcomb said. \u201cSalesforce\u2019s commitment to bringing hundreds of new jobs to our state further accelerates Indiana\u2019s status as the Midwest hub for technology and innovation.\u201d
\u201cSalesforce’s decision to invest in American workers through their apprenticeship program sets an example for employers nationwide. Apprenticeships are a win for the individual apprentices and a win for the long-term competitiveness of American businesses by providing the highly-skilled workforce needed to succeed,\u201d said U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. \u201cThe Trump administration looks forward to working with businesses who share Salesforce\u2019s vision in providing workers with the skills to succeed in the 21st century economy.\u201d
\u201cIndianapolis has long embraced innovation, with a legacy of innovative companies looking to break barriers and discover the next big ideas. The addition of the Salesforce logo to our city\u2019s skyline is a milestone to celebrate,\u201d said Mayor Joe Hogsett. \u201cSalesforce Tower Indianapolis represents Salesforce\u2019s significant and continued impact in our city, and reflects the company\u2019s commitment to Indianapolis as a community partner and a hub for business growth.\u201d
New Tower Supports Salesforce’s Continued Growth in Indiana
Named one of Fortune\u2019s Best Places to Work for the past nine years, Salesforce is one of Indiana\u2019s largest technology employers and was recently ranked one of the best places to work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Salesforce is committed to growing in Indiana and the company is on track to deliver 800 jobs in five years, helping fuel the city\u2019s economic development. Salesforce Tower Indianapolis will be a hub for world-class, diverse talent, enabling the company to deliver new innovations to its more than 150,000 customers around the world.
Salesforce Supports Local Workforce Development with 500 Apprenticeships, New Partnerships
The Salesforce Economy will contribute 1.9 million new jobs and more than $389 billion in new GDP impact worldwide by 2020. Salesforce is focused on building the economy of the future, while bringing along the workforce of today.
As part of Salesforce\u2019s commitment to workforce development and equality for all, the company today announced plans to train 500 apprentices in Indiana by 2020, enabling them to begin new careers in technology. The apprenticeships will be part of Salesforce Futureforce, the company\u2019s set of diverse programs dedicated to training and hiring for the jobs of tomorrow–all of which stress inclusion and equality.
Introducing the Salesforce Tower Ohana Floor\u201447th Floor to be Shared with the Community
The 47th floor of Salesforce Tower Indianapolis will be an \u201cOhana Floor,\u201ddesigned as a fully open, flexible space to accommodate all members of Salesforce\u2019s Ohana\u2014family in Hawaiian\u2014including its employees, customers, partners and the community. The Ohana floor will be used for Salesforce meetings and collaboration, and will also be shared with the local community. Salesforce Tower Indianapolis will also feature dedicated mindfulness areas and large social lounges designed to inspire creativity and collaboration.
Salesforce\u2019s Commitment to Giving Back
As Salesforce continues to grow in Indiana, so does the company\u2019s ability to contribute to the local community through its 1-1-1 model of integrated philanthropy. Today, Salesforce is committing to giving 200,000 total volunteer hours in Indiana this year.
More than 90 percent of Salesforce\u2019s employees in Indiana volunteer in local public schools and with nonprofits. Recently, Salesforce adopted James Russell Lowell School 51, where our employees have taught children to code. Salesforce employees have also supported a variety of local organizations including Greater Indianapolis Habitat for Humanity and the Boys and Girls Club of Indiana.
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