Nike expands in the US
22/04/2013
It comes after months of wrangling with authorities over the terms of the deal – with the sportswear brand at one point threatening to move its location to another state.
Last December, the company received tax certainty for the next 30 years.
“Nike is a growth company with a long history in Oregon and we look forward to continuing to grow here,” said Mark Parker, CEO of Nike.
Since 2007, Nike’s employment in Oregon has grown by nearly 60%. More than 8,000 employees and contract workers are based at its headquarters.
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