Google closer to opening center in The Dalles

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Story Published: Apr 28, 2005 at 6:56 AM PST

Story Updated: Aug 20, 2006 at 9:12 AM PST

- THE DALLES, Ore. The Internet company Google is moving closer to opening a new tech facility in The Dalles.

The Dalles city council and Wasco County officials have agreed to Google's request for a tax exemption, paving the way for the new center.

Google says the decision by the city and county was the last issue to resolve before they make the final decision to move forward with the center.

If approved, the city expects the center to create about 100 new jobs with an average salary of $60,000 per year. That's roughly double the local average salary.

Google is currently the most popular Internet search engine. Their headquarters are located in Mountain View, California, near Palo Alto.


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