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Governor Bredesen, Commissioner Kisber Announce Location of $200 Million Solar Manufacturing Facility

Released on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 - 12:58 pm under
Bredesen announces location of $200 million solar manufacturing facility.
Bredesen announces location of $200 million solar manufacturing facility.

Confluence Solar Will Develop $200 Million Facility and Create 250 New Jobs in Clinton, TN

NASHVILLE– Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today joined senior leaders of Missouri-based Confluence Solar to announce that the company has selected Clinton, Tennessee as the home of their new manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facility.

Bredesen Announces Job Creation Plan for Hancock County

Released on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 - 1:42 pm under

Effort to Combat Unemployment Targets County with High Unemployment Rate

NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen today announced a plan to reduce unemployment in Hancock County by putting up to 100 people back to work using federal dollars available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Hancock County has had one of the state’s highest unemployment rates – 17.8 percent in November – for the past three months and includes 430 currently unemployed residents.

Bredesen Announces Job Creation Plan for Lauderdale County

Released on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 - 3:21 pm under

Effort to Combat Unemployment Targets County with State's Highest Unemployment Rate

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced a plan to reduce unemployment in Lauderdale County by putting up to 175 people back to work using federal dollars available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Lauderdale County has had the state’s highest rate of unemployment – 18.9 percent – for the past three months and includes 1,930 currently unemployed residents.

Governor Bredesen, Commissioner Kisber Announce Unilever Expansion in Covington

Released on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 - 9:17 am under

Project will Create 275 New Jobs and an Investment of $100 Million

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Commissioner Matt Kisber of the Department of Economic and Community Development announced today that the Unilever plant in Covington, Tenn. will be expanding, generating an investment of $100 million and creating approximately 275 new jobs.
 

Carter Logistics Announces New Cross-Dock Facility in Andersonville

Released on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 - 9:36 am under

Facility Will Create 75 New Jobs

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber along with Carter Logistics, LLC, a leading third-party logistics provider serving the automotive, appliance, electronic and food industries, today announced the opening of a cross-dock facility that will create 75 new jobs in Andersonville, Tenn.

Jobs for Tennessee Graduates Garners National Success

Released on Thu, Jul 16, 2009 - 9:49 am under

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s Jobs for Tennessee Graduates, a partnership between the Department’s of Education and Labor and Workforce Development, has garnered national success for the fourth consecutive year, again being awarded the highest accolade – the Five of Five Award – signifying JTG students exceeded the goals of the program and earned top marks for graduation and success rates.

State Initiative Helps Perry County Achieve Job Recovery

Released on Thu, Jul 16, 2009 - 9:42 am under

Recovery Act Creates 460 New Jobs, Resources Allocated for 50 More

NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen announced state and local governments have reached the initial goal to employ 300 residents of Perry County using federal dollars provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
 
Currently, 304 positions have been filled that include government and private sector employment. In addition, 156 Perry County residents between the ages of 14 and 24 are participating in the Summer Youth Employment Program. The statewide program, also funded by Recovery Act dollars, provides summer employment and job training opportunities to low-income residents. This program continues through August 7th.
 
"The effect of this effort is significant, and I appreciate the coordination of state and local governments with private employers in Perry County," Bredesen said. "I’m also extremely pleased this work will continue with the allocation of additional resources to create 50 more jobs in Perry County."

Bredesen Signs Tennessee Clean Energy Future Act

Released on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 - 12:59 pm under
Unveils Additional Energy-Efficiency Grants for Cities and Counties
 
NASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen today ceremonially signed into law the Tennessee Clean Energy Future Act of 2009, legislation that has been dubbed “the cornerstone for all future energy policy” in the Volunteer State.

Commissioner Kisber, Gestamp President Wilson Announce New Tennessee Investment

Released on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 - 6:44 am under

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Expects to Create 230 Jobs in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Matt Kisber, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today joined leaders of Gestamp Corporation in announcing the company’s plans to invest $90 million to establish a new automotive parts stamping operation at Enterprise South Industrial Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company expects the operation to create at least 230 new jobs within three years.
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