Government officials were on hand to cut the ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of Alpha Technologies.
Gov. Jack Markell and Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams were joined by Delaware Economic Development Office Director, Bernice Whaley, Alpha Technologies’ CEO, Harry Virk, City Council President, Theo Gregory and leadership from the city’s Departments of Economic Development and Finance.
Established in 1997, Alpha Technologies is a global provider of IT solutions and consulting services to a global clientele. Alpha Technologies estimates that its relocation from Doylestown, PA to downtown Wilmington will bring more than 240 jobs to the city in coming years.
The move to Wilmington was first disclosed in September by DelawareBusinessDaily.com, the predecessor to Delaware Business Now. Alpha earlier acquired the former First Federal Building off King Street and will occupy a portion of that high-rise.
These positions will specifically target employees with mid-level skills and will respond to industry demand while providing new rungs on the career ladder for Delawareans, according to a release from the city.
The company hopes to attract some technical support business that has gone overseas. Pay rates are rising for those jobs, making the U.S. more competitive.
The company currently employs approximately 400 workers around the world, with staff in four United States locations, as well as the Czech Republic, India, Poland, and Singapore.
“Today’s ribbon cutting is evidence of the work being done and partnerships being made for the sake of our city’s job growth and economic viability,” said Williams. “This relocation was made possible with the support of the city’s Economic Development Strategic Fund, which represents the city’s primary tool to provide incentives to businesses located in, or looking to relocate to, the City of Wilmington.”
