Lifetouch to Expand
Muncie, IN (August 15, 2008) - Lifetouch, the world’s largest employee-owned photography
company, will be expanding its presence by adding 200 new jobs at its
national customer contact center in Muncie, Indiana. About 7,700 feet
will be added to its 12,700 square foot facility in the Morrison Mock
Professional Center on the city’s west side. This expansion continues
Lifetouch’s commitment to Muncie and Delaware County including a world
class production facility at Ontario Drive that has been a fixture in
Muncie for nearly 30 years.
 | Based
in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Lifetouch provides photography services for
schools, athletic teams, houses of worship, families, and individuals
through its own independent Flash! studios as well as nearly 800
photography studios in Target and J.C. Penney stores. In addition,
Lifetouch creates visuals for corporate and industrial clients through
its media subsidiary, Media Productions. Lifetouch, with a staff of
22,000, operates throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
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The
expanded center will provide inbound telephone customer service as well
as email and web chat
support. The expansion will offer new
employment opportunities in customer service, administrative/clerical,
help desk/tech support, human resources, information systems, and
management areas. The average wage at Lifetouch today is $23,940
annually plus benefits ($28,728 with benefits). Benefits include
medical, dental and life insurance, short and long term disability
coverage, discounted day care at select locations, and tuition
reimbursement. The most significant benefit is the Lifetouch ESOP – or
Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This is a 100% employer paid retirement
program that has benefited thousands of Lifetouch retirees –
including
dozens in Muncie.
As another benefit to the community, Lifetouch
has committed to using all local contractors to construct the expanded
facility. Vision 2011 staff assisted Lifetouch with site location and
training opportunities.
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EXPANSION
HIGHLIGHTS
Job(s):
| 200 Jobs
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Annual Payroll:
| > $5 million
|
Capital Investment:
| $750,000 |
| Where: | Morrison Mock Professional Center
Muncie,
IN |
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About the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance:
Vision 2011 is the Delaware County's five year economic development program and is administered by the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and Delaware Advancement Corporation. For more information about the EDC, visit www.muncie.com.