A northeastern furniture chain has chosen Harford County for its Mid-Atlantic distribution center and will eventually employ about 200 workers at the warehouse in Perryman.

Bob's Discount Furniture, which began in 1991 in Newington, Conn., now runs 35 showrooms in seven states. It plans to open a warehouse in Perryman, along the Route 40 corridor, this summer. The facility will immediately employ 70, but plans to continue its expansion at the location and add to its work force.

"Our proximity to I-95 and location between Virginia and New Jersey were key reasons for being selected by Bob's Discount Furniture for their distribution center," said Harford County Executive David R. Craig in a press release announcing the move.

The county offered the company income tax credits for job creation and enterprise zone economic incentives and touted its qualified, abundant labor supply, officials said.