This is exciting news not just for our client, Brooks Resources, and their Prineville community IronHorse - but for Oregonians in general.
We guess the powers-that-be at Facebook realized what we’ve all known for years: Prineville has an irresistibly high quality of life that appeals to a wide range of people. That’s why this social media giant has chosen our town as the location for its new data center…plus we have a great spot at the airport for their new 117,245-square-foot building.
According to an announcement earlier today, the Facebook project will initially bring 200 construction jobs to the area for the building of its new facility. In about two years, when the facility is complete and up-and-running, at least 35 skilled, family-wage jobs will be permanently relocated to Prineville. This is great news for our local economy and another reconfirmation that we live in the best place on earth!
IronHorse is positioned to become a great home base for our new friends at Facebook! The only neighborhood of its kind in Prineville, IronHorse has plans for a variety of residential housing options, plans for a public school site, a neighborhood commercial center, and more than 250 acres of parks and open spaces. We have something perfect for everyone – both Facebook transplants and native residents.
That’s a definite “thumbs-up” for all of us!
-Marie (@mariefayandre)
