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Mayor David Martin.
In support of the expansion, the state
is providing a $20 million loan through the
"First Five" program, which provides incen-
tives to businesses that create a minimum
of 200 new, full-time jobs in the state. If the
company invests a minimum of $25 million,
it gets fives years to meet the job requirement.
NBC Sports Group was unveiled as a
"First Five" recipient in 2011.
"We think the state is doing a tre-
mendous job," Landau said. "e financial
support of [the] 'First Five' program and
the local support provided by the city are
two of the reasons why NBC Sports Group
chose to build a new facility in Stamford.
Many companies have already realized the
value proposition of setting up business in
Connecticut, and we expect more to do the
same."
In the coming years, Landau says, NBC
Sports Group is hoping to continue to grow
its workforce and presence in Stamford.
"We are excited to be here, and we look
forward to being a part of the continued
growth in the state and the sports media
industry," he said. ❑
NBC Sports' Stamford Campus By the Numbers
32
The number of acres the
campus occupies.
500
The number of employees
that work there.
300,000
The square footage of the buildings on the campus.
1,200
The miles of broadcast and network cable in the building.
Source: NBC Sports
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