April 4, 2007
King Recognizes Sioux City’s Competitive Edge In
Attracting Northwest Airlines Call Center
Kiron, IA - U.S. Congressman Steve King commends the City of Sioux City
and its leadership for winning 300 new jobs in a new Northwest Airlines Call
Center.
Northwest Airlines has selected Sioux City from a list of competing
communities throughout the nation. The airline stated that the call center
will be located in the former downtown JC Penny’s department store and will
open in late 2007. Sales agents and management personnel will fill
300 new job openings.
“Northwest’s announcement demonstrates the competitive edge Sioux City
holds over communities throughout the nation,”
stated King. “Thanks to the leadership of Mayor Craig Berenstein and other
Sioux City officials, the entire community has reaped the benefit of
innovation and hard work.”
“Sioux City tied for third, nationally, among similar sized metro areas
in Site Selection Magazine recent rankings of most new and expanded business
projects. This city is on a roll, and I eagerly anticipate Sioux City’s
continued growth,” King added.
