Dive summary:
- Advanced Disposal announced it will keep its headquarters location in Florida instead of moving to Milwaukee.
- The decision comes after month of uncertainty and bids from other cities in the running to convince the company to bring its headquarters, and its money to their community.
- Veolia ES Solid Waste, which was acquired by Advanced Disposal in November, is currently located in Milwaukee, Wis., it is unsure whether the headquarters will stay there or move down to Florida.
From the article:
The city of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. courted Advanced Disposal to move into the Honey Creek Corporate Center in Milwaukee. Milwaukee was among the cities in the running for the headquarters because it houses Veolia ES Solid Waste, which Advanced Disposal acquired in late November.
The Advanced Disposal headquarters is to have 120 to 135 workers. Advanced Disposal chief marketing officer Mary O’Brien did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment, so it is unknown whether that means Veolia’s 59 jobs in Milwaukee will be heading to Florida. ...
