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Local Economic Development Practitioner Completes UT Training Course
Jonathon Connell was one of more than 50 economic development professionals from Tennessee and 10 other states who graduated from the 12th annual Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC) in May in Nashville. Connell is a development specialist with the Southeast Tennessee Development District. The week-long course is one of 10 courses offered by the…
Read MoreNew Solar Module Plant in Dalton, Georgia
A Korean Manufacturer of solar modules plans to build a $150 million plant in Dalton, Ga and create 500 jobs. Hanwha Q CELLS Korea announced that it plans to produce high-performance and high-quality photovoltaic modules at the new facility which is expected to be in operation by next year. Read more here.
Read MoreCoil Design Corporation moves production, headquarters to Dayton, Tennessee
Coil Design Corp.,will spend $3.4 million to equip the renovated former Goodman Manufacturing building in Dayton and has plans to hire 70 employees over the next two years. Read more.
Read MoreHomeServe USA Opens New Customer Center of Excellence
HomeServe USA, a provider of home emergency repair solution, officially opened its new 45,000-square foot Customer Center of Excellence in Chattanooga. The $5.5 million new building will allow for an estimated 175 additional jobs over time. Read more at: http://www.chattanoogan.com/2018/4/25/367592/HomeServe-USA-Opens-New-Call-Center.aspx
Read MoreVW to invest $340 million in new 5-seat, Chattanooga-built SUV
Volkswagen pledged Monday to spend $340 million to build a third vehicle in Chattanooga. Read more at: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/mar/19/vw-invest-340-million/466285/
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Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative to bring high-speed internet to Marion County
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) recently announced the launch of a new subsidiary, SVEConnect that will bring high-speed internet service to SVEC members in Marion County. Read more at: http://www.sveconnect.com/
Read MoreAuto supplier investing $190 million, adding 320 jobs in Athens, TN
Auto parts maker Denso Manufacturing unveiled plans for its fourth expansion since 2013 at its huge Athens factory. The company plans to add 320 people to its workforce and invest $190 million in the plant. Read more at: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/feb/28/denso-adds-320-jobs/464823/
Read More75 Regional Commerce Park Designated as a Select Tennessee Certified Site
The McMinn County Economic Development Agency secured certified site designation for the 75 Regional Commerce Park, a 148.5 acre site, located at Pleasant Grove Road in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Read more at: http://www.dailypostathenian.com/news/article_feea64d0-ba5b-11e7-8086-10604b9f0ff8.html
Read MoreShaw Invests $42 Million at Meigs County, Tennessee Carpet Plant
Shaw industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) announced plans to invest more than $42 Million in Meigs County, Tennessee and will create 75 new jobs. Read more at: http://www.floorcoveringweekly.com/main/features/shaw-to-invest-42-million-in-meigs-county-tenn-carpet-plant-20642.aspx
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Bluegrass Underground Moves to Grundy County, Tennessee
Bluegrass Underground, the international concert destination and 13-time EMMY award-winning PBS music series, has found a new permanent home in The Caverns, located in Grundy County near Pelham, TN, at the base of Monteagle Mountain. For more information visit Bluegrass Underground. Read More at: http://www.grundycountyherald.com/bluegrass-underground-finds-new-home-in-grundy-county/
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