City of Mason and Seapine Software Announce $7 Million New Construction, Retaining and Bringing New Jobs

MASON, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seapine Software, an innovative international software development company, will invest $7 million to build a new 50,000 square-foot technology headquarters in Mason and bring an additional 40 high-paying jobs in the next three to five years. The move – the fourth announcement of its kind in as many months – begins to solidify Mason's reputation on the national stage as a technology hub for growth and economic development.

"We are excited to continue our growth within the City of Mason," said Rick Riccetti, co-founder, president and CEO of Seapine Software, Inc. "The I-71 corridor provides us both access and visibility to best serve our 8,500 clients nationally and globally."

"Since locating in Mason in 1999, we have seen the region grow into one of the nation's top places to live and do business," said Kelly Riccetti, co-founder and senior vice president. "In addition to being centrally located in the tri-state, Mason's excellent schools, well-run government and ample amenities help us attract the high-tech talent we need to be an industry leader."

"There is nothing more inspiring than to see a vision begin to become reality," said Mason Mayor David Nichols. "We are on the cusp of something extraordinary as we see the critical planning around creating a technology hub in Mason come to fruition."

The announcement builds on the City's strategic vision for the I-71 corridor development, growth of the technology sector and easy connection to Cincinnati and Columbus. Other recent announcements include:

• AssureRx Health announced October 12 the relocation of its Mason headquarters to a larger 10,000 square-foot space in the newly-renovated Mason Community Center to accommodate an additional 100 employees by 2014.
• Rhinestahl announced November 8 the acquisition of a 120,000 square-foot building to accommodate its manufacturing growth, bringing an additional 50 new jobs in five years, doubling its workforce.
• Intelligrated announced November 21 the construction of an additional 60,000 to 90,000 square-foot facility to expand its Mason headquarters, bringing an additional 200 jobs in the next three years.

"Seapine is one of Mason's top 20 employers, with employment growth of 200 percent over the past decade. We are thrilled with their decision to invest in new development," said Michele Blair, Economic Development Director for the City of Mason.

For more information, visit www.seapine.com and www.imaginemason.org/business

Contact: Carrie Phillippi, 513-703-9626, [email protected]

SOURCE City of Mason