PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Home decor distributor Wayfair is planning to bring 300 jobs to the city.
The Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council this morning approved $31.4 million in tax breaks to the Boston-based retailer. Wayfair Inc. will in return add up to 3,000 jobs in the Boston area and establish a call center in Pittsfield.
“This is absolutely outstanding news for the city of Pittsfield,” Mayor Linda Tyer said. “It was the first official decision that will lead to 300 new jobs.”
Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah is a Pittsfield native and said he was excited to bring the operations west.
“We are proud to continue to build our business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” Shah said in a statement. Read more about Wayfair coming to the Berkshires >>
