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Software company expands in Mercer County
WEST MIDDLESEX, PA.
Like many software companies, Autosoft Inc. started in someone’s garage back in 1988.
More than two decades later, the company expanded its campus, 61 Executive Court, with a second building as its new technology center, and has created more than 60 jobs over the past 18 months. The company intends to employ more than 200 by the end of 2015.
Autosoft develops and supports software to simplify business operations for automotive dealers across the nation. About 2,000 car dealerships use the service. The company also operates a satellite office in Dayton.
“We are very energized by our company’s recent growth, and that it enables us to positively impact the economy in Mercer County, where we are proudly based,” said Bryce Veon, president and CEO of Auto-soft, whose father started the company.
Veon was part of the business after graduating from high school in 1994, but ventured into real estate and construction work in 2002. He returned to Autosoft two years ago.
Veon said there are nearly 150 employees at its campus with almost half of them from the Youngstown area. The two facilities total up to 30,000 square feet with the technology center featuring a younger, “more hip” environment, he said.
The technology center features graffiti and art-covered walls, a sports-themed room for break-time activities and a new kitchen with refreshments and snacks.
The on-site perks are part of retaining talent, Veon said.