Mangano: DealerTrack Creating Approximately 75 New Private-Sector Jobs In Nassau County In 2012

DealerTrack creating approximately 75 new private sector jobs in 2012

Declared Nassau County’s December “Employer of the Month”

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (front right) today joined Mark O’Neil (front left), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DealerTrack Holdings Inc., a Lake Success-based business, in announcing that the company will add approximately 75 new jobs to its workforce in Nassau County in 2012. DealerTrack, a premier provider of technology solutions and services to the North American automotive retail market,is planning on creating 150 new jobs nationwide, of which nearly 50% of the new jobs will be located in Nassau County.

“Businesses like DealerTrack are the heartbeat of our local economy,” said County Executive Mangano. “I applaud DealerTrack for its commitment to employing residents and doing business in Nassau County. It is important for the community to know there are jobs available here on Long Island and we need to continue to bolster our efforts to promote our many economic strengths and opportunities. In light of DealerTrack’s initiative to create more jobs here in Nassau County, I am declaring DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. as ‘Employer of the Month’.”

“DealerTrack has been a proud part of the Long Island community since its inception in 2001,” saidO’Neil. “Over the years, Long Island has provided us with a wealth of talent and expertise. We look forward to continuing to grow as an organization right here in Nassau County.”

In an effort to support the business community, County Executive Mangano profiles a different company on the County website each month. Each of the companies that are featured each month represent a cross-section of industry and geographic location throughout the County and many of the companies have products and services that reach beyond Nassau County. County Executive Mangano tours the facility of each business that is profiled along with members of the County’s Office of Economic Development Business Development Unit, in order to demonstrate their commitment to understanding the needs of the small, mid-sized and large business community.

County Executive Mangano and the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) are working tirelessly to create local jobs and generate economic activity within Nassau County. In an effort to foster a more business-friendly environment on Long Island, County Executive Mangano has held the line on property taxes for two consecutive years and implemented reforms to Nassau’s broken property tax assessment system. With the assistance of the Nassau County IDA, Nassau County is continuing to create hundreds of new jobs, revitalize dilapidated properties and generate millions in revenue that helps hold the line on property taxes.

About DealerTrack:

DealerTrack’s intuitive and high-value software solutions and services enhance efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive retail industry, including dealers, lenders, OEMs, agents and aftermarket providers. For more information visit: www.dealertrack.com.

About the Nassau County IDA:

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is available to assist qualified companies that are already doing business in Nassau County or simply considering it. The IDA can assist businesses who are looking to relocate, expand operations and/or finance new investments. Please contact Joseph Kearney, Executive Director at 516-571-1945 to discuss how the IDA can help business grow in Nassau County.