Verizon Wireless Keeps 2,300 Jobs In O.C.

In a surprising move on Verizon Wireless’ part they have decided to keep their regional headquarters  - along with 2,300 employees in Irvine. 

Verizon Wireless re- signed the lease for its western regional facility on San Canyon Ave.  They intended to stay at that location for at least another 10 years.  Their headquarters were completed in 2000 by a builder who purchased the land from the Irvine Co.  The Irvine Co. bought the complex back in 2005 and remains the current landlord. 

In their press release several prominent business people in Orange County stated their feelings on Verizon Wireless choosing to remain in the area. Val Wheeler, president of Irvine Company Office Properties stated that “Even though they were tempted with other offers and locales outside Orange County and California, we are very pleased they chose to stay in Irvine Spectrum.” Verizon Wireless West Area president Tami Erwin announced that  “Our Irvine campus presence allows us to deliver on our commitment to provide a great experience for our customers across the country, and specifically for our customers in Southern California.” The  CEO of the Orange County Business Council Lucy Dunn made a great point: “At a time when unemployment is still rising, we’re thrilled that California and the county will continue to benefit from the presence of this innovative industry leader.”