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Bredesen Announces Job Creation Plan for Marshall County

Effort to Combat Unemployment Targets County with High Unemployment Rate
 
NASHVILLEGovernor Phil Bredesen today announced a plan to reduce unemployment in Marshall County by putting up to 175 people back to work using federal dollars available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Marshall County has had the state’s highest unemployment rate – 19.1 percent in February – for the past three months and includes 2,330 currently unemployed residents.
 
“This jobs package will put people back to work and provide some much needed assistance to these residents who are feeling the effects of this economic downturn,” said Bredesen. “One of the primary goals of the Recovery Act is to put people back to work, and I’m glad the state can bring this assistance to Marshall County residents during these tough times.”

Bongards' Creameries Purchases Production Facility in Humboldt

New Cheese Processing Facility Will Create 89 Jobs
 
NASHVILLE – Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today congratulated company officials from Bongards’ Creameries, a manufacturer of natural and process cheeses and whey proteins, on the purchase of a 114,000 square-foot production facility in Humboldt. The investment will create 89 new jobs over the next three years.

Norcom of Tennessee Expanding in Sparta

Composite Products Manufacturer to Create 30 to 50 New Jobs

SPARTA, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber, Sparta Mayor Tommy Pedigo and White County Executive Herd Sullivan, along with leadership from the Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce, today took part in ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating the grand opening of Norcom of Tennessee’s expanded production facility in Sparta, Tenn. The expansion represents an investment of $2 million over three years and is expected to create 30 to 50 new jobs.

Governor Bredesen, Commissioner Kisber Announce Expansion of VW Supplier in Tennessee

 SL Tennessee, LLC to Invest $35 Million and Create 300 New Jobs in Clinton

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today joined with executives of SL America to announce a $35 million expansion of SL Tennessee, LLC, a company subsidiary operating in Clinton, Tenn.. The expansion will create 300 new jobs and add an additional 100,000 square feet to the company’s existing facility by the end of 2010. SL Tennessee is an automotive parts supplier for General Motors, Hyundai, KMG and Volkswagen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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