MIRAMAR, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Comcast will be expanding in South Florida and creating more than 600 jobs at their new Miramar facility. Governor Scott also recognized Comcast for their commitment to hiring members of the military community, including veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Comcast currently employs more than 30,000 Floridians at more than 300 location across the state.

Governor Scott said, “I am proud to announce that Comcast will be expanding in Florida and creating 600 new jobs for families in Miramar. I was also honored to recognize some of the many military members and veterans that have built careers at Comcast thanks to the company’s commitment to hiring our brave service members. Today’s announcement shows that our focus on economic development and making Florida the most business-friendly state in the nation is clearly keeping our state on track to becoming first for jobs. I look forward to seeing Comcast’s continued success across the state.”

Reggie Scales, Comcast’s Vice President of Business Services, said, “The 600 new jobs here in Florida are an important part of our commitment to making the customer experience our best product. The investments we are making and the jobs we are creating in Florida will have a positive impact on our customers.” 

Carol Eggert, Comcast’s Senior Vice President of Military and Veteran Affairs, said, “Comcast is proud to reaffirm our support for our employees who serve as members of the National Guard and Reserve. We recognize that these men and women are invaluable both to our company and to our Nation’s defense. We highly value their skills and are proud to have thousands of members of the military community in all levels of the organization.”

Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam said, “Comcast truly stands out for its continued investment in both our community and in the families whose lives will be positively impacted by these new jobs.”

Those interested in employment opportunities with Comcast can review job profiles and apply for open positions at jobs.comcast.com. Comcast is an equal opportunity employer and offers extensive career-path options along with competitive pay, medical, dental and prescription benefits, retirement investment options, and free and discounted Comcast services.

About Comcast Corporation:

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBCUniversal operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

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