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TVA ForumApr 12 2019
2019's TVA Forum was very informative and filled with high caliber speakers who offered useful insights for economic development. We heard from site selectors, economic developers from the...
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Filling Workforce Needs
Apr 11 2019
Thank you, Mobile Career Coach from American Job Center, for joining our efforts to bring new manufacturers to Middle TN. This mobile hiring unit, recently pictured in front...
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Archaeologists Explore for Artifacts in Macon County
Apr 7 2019
Before development of the new Lafayette Macon Industrial Park takes place, it's neccessary to have it checked for artifacts. So last week we recruited a...
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County Executive Anthony Holt gave Sumner County State of Address on Tuesday April 2, 2019
Apr 3 2019
Holt, Phillips give State of the County address at Hendersonville Chamber luncheon Great schools. A thriving workforce. Low unemployment rates. Low property taxes. These were some of the...
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Smith County ‘s Leadership Class of 2019 Visits State Capital
Apr 1 2019
Every year, Smith County's Chamber of Commerce spearheads a leadership program which is designed to inform community members about the county and create a project to benefit the...
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Expansion of the Smith County Industrial Park Begins
Mar 29 2019
Smith County recently acquired 100+ acres near Interstate 40, and with investment help from our partners at TN ECD, TVA, and USDA, tree clearing was able to be completed this quarter....
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Sumner County Welcomes Wilson Lumber to Westmoreland
Mar 26 2019
Our partners at Forward Sumner hosted a welcoming celebration and gratitude to Wilson Lumber; adding a facility in Westmoreland. This was truely a team effort that is...
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2019 Rural Development Conference
Mar 25 2019
Last week, Rural Development Conference featured great speakers, information, and strategies to help move our communities forward so we're hitting the ground running with our new tools in...
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TDOT Visits Smith County’s Chamber of Commerce For Terri Lynn Weaver’s “Coffee and Conversations”
Mar 18 2019
Friday, March 15, the new commissioner for TDOT, Clay Bright, visited Smith County's Chamber of Commerce for Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver's regular "Coffee and Conversations" forum. ...
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ECD Appreciation Lunch
Mar 13 2019
We had a great afternoon yesterday with Commissioner Bob Rolfe, Deputy Commissioner of Business, Community and Rural Development Allen Borden, and all the great staff from the Department...
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