Parallon, a leading provider of healthcare business and operational services, today announced the expansion of the headquarters for its Workforce Solutions business unit in Sunrise.

Officials from the company and its location advisory consultant Ernst & Young LLP worked closely with the office of Florida Governor Rick Scott, Enterprise Florida, the City of Sunrise and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance CEO Council to craft state and local incentives that will result in the addition of 125 new well-paying jobs along with retaining  approximately 160 existing Florida jobs.  The company will lease an additional 23,000 square feet of space at its existing headquarters located at 1000 Sawgrass Parkway, bringing its overall space to 62,000 square feet. The state and local incentives from Florida and the City of Sunrise total $875,000 and consist of $625,000 from the Qualified Target Industries Tax Refund Program along with $125,000 from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund and $125,000 in a Direct Cash Incentive from the City of Sunrise for the hiring of Sunrise residents.

“Expanding our headquarters in Sunrise is a reflection of both our business growth and our commitment to the community,” said Brendan Courtney, president of Parallon’s Workforce Solutions business unit.  “To serve more hospitals and healthcare organizations, it’s crucial that we are able to meet the increasing demand for high-quality healthcare staffing. We’re proud to bring new jobs to Sunrise and appreciate all the combined efforts of our partners at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance CEO Council, City of Sunrise, Enterprise Florida and the Governor’s office.” 

Sunrise Mayor Michael Ryan said “We are delighted that leading corporations like Parallon continue to make the City of Sunrise their location of choice.  This project exemplifies the dedication of our staff, and the City’s commitment to new and expanding business enterprises.  We are grateful to Parallon and wish them every success in Sunrise.” 

According to Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance CEO Council Chairman Ray Ferrero, Jr, “We are so very pleased to have had the opportunity to work with our partners at the City of Sunrise, Enterprise Florida and the Governor’s Office on behalf of Parallon.  The CEO Council’s mission is to maintain and grow the presence of the more than 150 corporate and international headquarter operations in the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County area that can take advantage of our world class quality of life, transportation access and highly rated business and personal tax climate, and Parallon’s decision provides further positive confirmation and ratification of our initiative.”

About Parallon Business Solutions 

Headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., Parallon® Business Solutions, LLC is a leading provider of healthcare business and operational services. Parallon partners with hospitals and healthcare systems to improve their business performance through proven practices in revenue cycle; technology; workforce management and consulting, in addition to group purchasing and supply chain management through HealthTrust. Parallon is dedicated to bringing deep and evolving industry knowledge, a long track record of operational excellence and a broad portfolio of services to all partnerships in order to help clients thrive in the communities they serve. Parallon employs more than 22,000 professionals and, together with Healthtrust Purchasing Group, L.P., serves more than 1,400 hospitals and 11,000 non-acute care providers, including ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices and alternate care sites. Visit www.parallon.com  or follow @ParallonConnect 

About the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (www.gflalliance.org) is Broward County’s official public/private partnership for economic development. Its mission is to lead Broward County in building a stronger and more diverse economy by stimulating the creation of new jobs and capital investment while facilitating the growth and retention of businesses in Broward County.  Services offered by the Alliance include assistance with business relocation or expansion and site selection; incentive programs and information; market research; and serving as a liaison for workforce development between WorkForce One Employment Solutions, educational institutions and the business community.  To learn more, call (954) 524-3113.