Gov. Rick Scott announced this week that Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. will be shifting operations from Virginia to Florida and expanding their headquarters in Cape Canaveral. The expansion will create 150 new jobs and invest $4.5 million in the local community.
“I am proud to announce that Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. has chosen Florida over Virginia for their expansion, which will create 150 new jobs. I look forward to seeing CHSi’s growth in Florida and we will continue to do all we can to cut taxes and reduce burdensome regulations so more businesses can succeed in our state,” Scott said.
In 1999, Comprehensive Health Services, Inc., established its first Florida office in Cape Canaveral with only three employees in a 500-sq. ft. facility. Seventeen years later, the company has grown to more than 2,000 employees worldwide. As a result of their recent growth in Florida, the company will be moving into a larger, 63,000-square-foot facility by the end of 2017.
Gary Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Comprehensive Health Services, Inc., said, “Comprehensive Health Services, Inc., has strong ties to the Brevard County community. But to meet ongoing customer requirements, capitalize on new business, and fulfill anticipated staffing expectations, we needed a solution that allowed us to grow. By consolidating our offices here in Florida, we feel that we selected a cost-effective alternative for growth. With the EDC’s assistance, CHSi chose a location and we are customizing a facility that will continue to meet our ongoing business expansion needs.”
