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Cherelle Parker: “Burlington is investing $370 million to establish its new…”

Featuring: Cherelle Parker, Democratic | Mayor of Philadelphia | Pennsylvania

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JUST IN: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Announces NJ-Based Burlington Will Move To Philadelphia

Published | Video Starts at 23:21

Philadelphia, let me say this to you. This is a big win for our city. You heard the number, but I want to make sure that you hear it from me. Burlington is investing $370 million to establish its new corporate headquarters here. The company expects to relocate approximately 1600 employees to Philadelphia at first, with the potential to grow to as many as 2,000, 2,000 jobs over the next three to five years. (23:21–23:31)

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