Honeywell to bring software innovation center to Midtown

Honeywell Corporation has bought the former Bank of America building on Peachtree Street and will bring more than 800 jobs in technology, software development and manufacturing to Midtown.

The company is investing $19 million to create a software innovation center that will provide 730 full-time jobs in software engineering. One hundred more jobs will be in the company’s global headquarters, also located in the Bank of America building. Most of the jobs will be in product software development.

“When innovative companies such as Honeywell choose to locate in Georgia, it is a testament to the state’s thriving technology sector and business-friendly climate,” Gov. Nathan Deal said on Sept. 12 during a press conference. “The University System of Georgia was instrumental in attracting Honeywell to our state and will continue to develop a strong workforce to meet the needs of innovative high-tech companies. Honeywell’s investment will maximize the technologyoriented talent of Georgia’s workforce and speaks to the state’s reputation as a premier destination for job creators.”

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