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In March 2020, GE Appliances celebrated the opening of its new Southern Logistics Center located within just a couple of miles of the Appalachian Regional Port in Murray County, Georgia. …

On March 6, 2020, Stephanie Watkins, SEIDA Program Director, was recognized for participation in and completion of TVA Economic Development’s Valley Workforce Institute. The program is designed to increase jobs…

February 2020, Mannington Mills, Inc. a flooring manufacturer located in Calhoun, Georgia, announces plans to expand for the third time in two years.  This latest $22 million expansion will result…

As part of Sequatchie County’s strategic plan for economic development, The Industrial Development Board (IDB) of the County of Sequatchie was created.  At their first official meeting in December 2019,…

On November 13, 2019, Mueller announced its investment of $41 million and the creation of 325 jobs over the next five years at the 233,000 SF former WestRock facility located…

On November 13, 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke about a pre-apprenticeship program launched through a partnership between Chattanooga State Community College, Marion County Schools, and Valmont Industries. Eight high…

Jasper, TN— October 4, 2019 — Today, the Southeast Industrial Development Association (SEIDA) in partnership with Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) was pleased to celebrate the opportunity to assist Valmont…

The UT CIS economic development team congratulated the tenth graduating class of the Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program on Wednesday, April 17. Candidates presented their Capstone Project Presentations to…

Local Economic Development Professional Graduate of TVA’s Professional Rural Leadership Institute Chattanooga, TN – Jonathon Connell, Regional Planner with the Southeast Tennessee Development District recently graduated from TVA’s Rural Leadership…

Governor Bill Lee visited Southeast Tennessee in March to make two significant job announcements. Governor Lee joined Hubner Manufacturing Corporation officials to announce that the manufacturer will build a new…