Apple plans 3,600 new jobs for Austin

Apple Inc. is proposing to more than double its operations in Austin over the next 10 years, creating as many as 3,600 jobs in what it is calling its Americas Operations Center.

The proposal was announced Friday by Gov. Rick Perry, who said the State of Texas has offered Apple $21 million in incentives over 10 years from the Texas Enterprise Fund to win the deal.

Apple's final decision on the deal is waiting on a contract from the state and approval of incentives by the City of Austin and Travis County. The city has proposed incentives of up to $8.6 million.

City officials said the company is considering another expansion site in Phoenix and won't make a final decision until the Texas offer is completed and approved.

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[font color=green]As much as I despise corporate welfare and the governor's slush fund, the jobs are needed. Thanks to Apple for deciding to hire some American workers instead of outsourcing jobs to other countries.[/font]