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NASHVILLE – Gov. Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber recently approved FastTrack Infrastructure Development Program grants to assist in infrastructure improvements.

Company Plans to Invest $3.5 Million, Retain 172 Jobs and
Create 25 New Jobs over Three Years

Tennessee to Build on Success in Healthcare, Investment

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today announced plans to attend the 2009 SEUS/Japan Annual Meeting in Tokyo October 17-19, followed by a nine day trade mission to China. During his trip, Governor Bredesen will meet with Japanese companies currently invested in Tennessee and will hold talks in the Chinese cities of Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou and Hong Kong. The visit comes following action by the Tennessee General Assembly to approve House Joint Resolution 191 calling for closer economic, educational and cultural ties between Tennessee and Hubei province, home to the famous Three Gorges Dam and provincial capital, Hangzhou.

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Expects to Create 230 Jobs in Chattanooga

 2009 Governor’s Conference to Cite Tennessee Companies’ Efforts at Global Trade

Main Street Program Touts Special Events, Shopping to Promote Historic Downtowns

NASHVILLE – With the arrival of warm weather, Tennessee Main Street communities across the state are digging out the beach towels and firing up the grill. Tennessee Main Street Programs are hosting multiple summer events to support the downtown districts of communities across the state.

Annual Award Recognizes Achievements in Job Creation and Economic Impact

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Area Development, a leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation, has honored the state of Tennessee with its prestigious Gold Shovel Award. The honor is presented annually to the state achieving the most success in terms of job creation and economic impact. 

State Officials to Discuss “Next Steps” with Wacker, Alstom Leadership

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today announced plans to travel to Switzerland, Germany and Poland in June to hold talks with the leadership of European companies with investments in Tennessee and to discuss steps aimed at expanding investment by suppliers, customers and other companies in the clean energy sector. Accompanying Governor Bredesen and Commissioner Kisber will be Reagan Farr, commissioner of Revenue for the State of Tennessee.

NASHVILLE – Morristown, located in Hamblen County, has joined the list of certified communities in the Tennessee Main Street Program, bringing the total to 23 Tennessee communities certified through the state program and accredited by the National Main Street Center, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.