21st Century Software Technologies, a global software company, is relocating its headquarters from Boston to Morehead City, bringing with it 25 high-paying jobs. The move is expected to take place within the next four to five months.
Eddy Ciliendo, CEO of 21st Century Software Technologies, said, “We wanted to make an impact on the local economy, the local community, hence why we selected Morehead City.”
Ciliendo, who hails from Morehead City, emphasized the area’s appeal for quality of life. “Either because of the Netflix show or because of them spending vacation there, but other than that, people don’t know this region, and I think that’s where my local knowledge came in and was beneficial as we selected this site,” he said.
Kathryn Metts, the economic development officer for Morehead City, highlighted the broader economic benefits. “But then additionally, as those dollars are being paid to employees, they have a larger impact throughout the community as they are pumped back into our economy,” Metts said.
According to the North Carolina Commerce Department, the relocation is expected to generate a $2.2 million annual payroll impact. 21st Century Software Technologies, also known as 21-CS, has offices in the United States, Australia, and Germany, and specializes in developing software for mainframe computer systems. The application process for the new positions has already begun.
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