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Economic Development News & Announcements

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09.7.21 | Newsroom

Martinrea Hopkinsville, LLC

Martinrea Hopkinsville, LLC, an automotive supplier of lightweight structures and propulsion systems, announced plans to expand operations in Christian County, Kentucky. Plans for the project include adding 33 new jobs to the existing 515 workforce and investing $31 million to support the company’s growth. Economic development partners include Pennyrile RECC, Southwestern Kentucky Economic Development Council, City of Hopkinsville, Christian…

09.7.21 | Newsroom

Thermo Fisher Scientific announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Wilson County, Tennessee

Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leading global life sciences company, announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Wilson County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 1,400 new jobs and investing $100 million in the Lebanon facility. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, the Joint Economic & Community Development Board of Wilson County, and Tennessee Department of…

08.30.21 | Newsroom

KBR, Inc., plans to expand its operations in Huntsville, Alabama

KBR, Inc., which provides engineering, scientific and technical services to the defense and aerospace industries, announced plans to expand its operations in Huntsville, Alabama. Plans for the project include creating 160 new jobs to support the company’s growth. Economic development partners include, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber, Huntsville Utilities, and the Alabama Department of Commerce. This project…

08.26.21 | Newsroom

IGT Technologies, Inc., announced plans to expand operations in Knoxville, Tennessee

IGT Technologies, Inc., a technology and business process management company, announced plans to expand operations in Knoxville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 200 new jobs and investing $3.9 million to support the company’s growth. Economic development partners include, Knoxville Utilities Board, Knoxville Chamber, East Tennessee Economic Development Agency, University of Tennessee, Pellissippi State Community College, and Tennessee…

08.25.21 | Newsroom

Sungwoo Hitech America Corp announced plans to locate its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Washington County, Tennessee

Sungwoo Hitech America Corp, a global automotive supplier, announced plans to locate its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Washington County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 117 jobs and investing $40 million in the Telford facility. Economic development partners include BrightRidge, Northeast Tennessee Regional Economic Partnership, Town of Jonesborough, Washington County and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

08.18.21 | Newsroom

Amazon nnounced plans to establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Clarksville, Tennessee

Amazon, a global electronic commerce and cloud computing company, announced plans to establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Clarksville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 500 new jobs at the facility, which will also house innovative Amazon technologies and energy efficient, zero-emission power industrialized truck equipment. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Clarksville-Montgomery…

08.10.21 | Newsroom

Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel LP announced plans to expand operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel LP, a global fabricated metals manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Plans for the project include investing $17.8 million to support the company’s growth and additional facility space. Economic development partners include Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Kentucky Cabinet for…

08.5.21 | Newsroom

Oldcastle APG announced plans to expand operations in Clarksville, Tennessee

Oldcastle APG, North America’s leading manufacturer of concrete building and hardscape products, announced plans to expand operations in Clarksville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 45 new jobs and investing more than $10 million to increase production. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development….

07.30.21 | Newsroom

Kaiser Aluminum announced plans to locate its headquarters operations to Franklin, Tennessee

Kaiser Aluminum, a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, announced plans to locate its headquarters operations to Franklin, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 80 new jobs and investing $3 million as the company transitions and expands corporate functions to its new Williamson County location. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson, Inc., and Tennessee Department…

07.29.21 | Newsroom

Fruit of the Loom a world-renowned textiles and sporting goods company headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, announced plans to expand operations

Fruit of the Loom, a world-renowned textiles and sporting goods company headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, announced plans to expand operations. Plans for the project include adding 50 new jobs and additional square footage to support growth at the company’s distribution center. Economic development partners include Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of…

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Hyosung HICO to Expand Operations in Memphis, Tennessee

Hyosung HICO, a power transformer manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 120 new jobs and investing $51 million in the company’s U.S. manufacturing headquarters. Economic development partners include Memphis Light Gas and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber, Memphis Shelby County EDGE and the Tennessee Department of...

GE Aerospace Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Batesville, Mississippi

GE Aerospace, an aerospace and defense company, announced plans to expand operations in Batesville, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 100 new jobs and investing $11 million as the company increases production at the Panola County site. Economic development partners include Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association, Panola Partnership, and the Mississippi Development Authority. This...

Troax Group to Locate Operations in Portland, Tennessee

Troax Group, a wire mesh safety solutions manufacturer, announced plans to locate operations in Portland, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 120 new jobs and investing $23 million in the company’s Robertson County operations. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, the City of Portland, Robertson County and the Tennessee Department of Economic...