100 new tech jobs coming to Springfield; QBase will work with area colleges to develop software for the health care industry

BYLINE: By Elaine Morris Roberts Staff Writer

SPRINGFIELD - Private and public sector collaboration will bring 100 new jobs to this Clark County city with an average annual compensation package of $90,000 each.

Qbase, a data analysis, management and consulting company headquartered in Beavercreek, announced Monday that it will establish an office in Springfield.

The company worked with U.S. Rep. David Hobson, R-Springfield, the city of Springfield, Clark County, the Community Improvement Corporation, The Turner Foundation, The Dayton Development Coalition, and other local and regional partners to make the move.

Qbase serves nonprofit organizations, the health care industry, higher education institutions, state and federal government agencies and the military. The Springfield facility will work specifically with health care, concentrating on industry-specific software development.

At Wittenberg University, Qbase's CEO Bill Pardue told reporters his company will bring 100 new jobs to the area in the next three years - 40 in the first year.

The company will be located temporarily at 20 S. Limestone St. while awaiting completion of its facility at the Nextedge Applied Research and Technology Park.

The Ohio Department of Development pledged grants, tax credits and low-interest loans, contingent upon final approval in March.

Qbase also will work with higher education to offer internship opportunities and curricular consulting.

Wittenberg University, Clark State Community College, Cedarville University, Central State University, Wright State University and the University of Dayton will participate in the program.