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Hamilton Technology Park Lands New Tenant; 1,500 New Jobs

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Vora Technology Park in Hamilton has landed a big tenant. Barclaycard US says VTP will be home to its new customer contact center.

JobsOhio President John Minor says the deal will create 1,500 jobs.

In a media release, Barclaycard US Chief Operations and Technology Officer Craig Peters says, "VTP is a unique location with excellent technology infrastructure and access to talent. Vora has truly partnered with Barclaycard throughout this process to ensure a perfect fit for our needs. We are excited for what the future holds for this new partnership and are thrilled to be a member of the Hamilton business community."

Vora Technology Park "is an advanced tech park designed to facilitate an ecosystem of information technology oriented businesses." It sits near the Great Miami River in the former home of the Champion/International Papers corporate headquarters.

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