The Milwaukee Post

By DWAYNE BUTLER Post Editor MILWAUKEE – Brookdale Senior Living Inc. will embark on a $3.9 million expan- sion project at its offices in West Allis that is expected to create about 200 jobs. "Our company has had a strong pres- ence in the Milwaukee area for a long time and we are continuing to increase that pres- ence," said Mark Ohlendorf, president and CFO of Brookdale. "In 2002, we had just 120 corporate associates and over the years we've grown to what will be more than 600. Our corporate team here is focused on sup- porting our communities across the coun- try so residents receive outstanding servic- es and care every day." Brookdale is a national owner and oper- ator of 650 senior living communities in 36 states throughout the country and serves 66,000 residents in assisted and independ- ent living. The company employs more than 400 people at its West Allis corporate support center, 6737 W. Washington St. The company's expansion of its corpo- rate support center is expected to add jobs in information technology, finance and asset management, which they say will sup- port its nationwide living centers, includ- ing 18 that are located in Wisconsin. They include Clare Bridge Place and Brookdale Place in Brookfield, and the Sterling House of Sussex. "This is yet another national company that looked at all of its options, and decided to stay and grow in Wisconsin because of the strong business climate and outstand- ing workforce," Gov. Scott Walker said in a statement. Brookdale Senior Living has been authorized by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to receive up to $1 million in jobs tax credits over the next two years to assist with the project, accord- ing to a news release. The tax credits are contingent upon Brookdale retaining its existing number of jobs and adding 202 more jobs by mid-2016, it added. The company says it wants to quickly fill the new positions in West Allis and that all applicants should apply through the com- pany's website. Milwaukee-area officials praised the company's decision to expand here. Jim Paetsch, vice president of the Milwaukee 7 regional economic development group, released a statemet that read: "Brookdale is a valued member of the Wisconsin corpo- rate family. We appreciate the investment the company continues to make in south- eastern Wisconsin and the significant num- ber of new jobs it expects to create." West Allis Mayor Dan Devine also released a statement that read: "Brookdale is a valuable member of our business com- munity, with an incredible employee team. I am enthusiastic about Brookdale's growth in West Allis and pleased that we are able to offer a business environment that fosters growth and the ability to attract a skilled workforce." Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is a Brentwood, Tenn.-based company that was formed as a Delaware corporation in 2005. Since then, it has acquired two other com- panies. In February, the company announced an intent to merge in the third quarter of this year with Emeritus Corp. www.brookdaleliving.com Contact Dwayne Butler dbutler@conleynet.com May 30, 2014 • Milwaukee County Post • 3 Local senior living company to embark on expansion Brookdale Senior Living in West Allis to add 200 new jobs ONLY AT May 28 to June 3 2201 E. Rawson Ave. • 764-7640 Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm •Sat 7am-9pm •Sun 7am-8pm Every Sunday: Hot Baked Ham & Fresh Baked Rolls. Quantity rights reserved. No sales to dealers. See ALL our ad specials @shopthepig.com! Potter's Piggly Wiggly ★ Support Your Local Business 238335167 Smoked Ham Shank Portions $ 1 29 Bi-Color Sweet Corn 6/$ 1 98 Whole or Chunk Patrick Cudahy Hard Salami $ 2 99 lb. June 4 to June 10 LARGE Red Seedless Grapes $ 1 29 lb. 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