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State Initiative Helps Perry County Achieve Job Recovery
Released on Thu, Jul 16, 2009 - 10:42 am underRecovery 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 - 1:59 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 - 7:44 am underTier 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.
Bredesen Recruits Clean Energy Sector Investment
Released on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 - 4:04 pm under
Gov. Bredesen tours Alstom facility in Birr, Switzerland
BIRR, Switzerland - Governor Phil Bredesen toured Alstom’s Turbine and Generator rotor manufacturing operation Tuesday in Birr, Switzerland. The tour of the Swiss power company is one of Bredesen’s recruiting efforts to expand European investment in Tennessee’s clean energy sector. The Alstom manufacturing operation is known worldwide for producing equipment used in coal, gas and nuclear plants.
“I’ve long said that it makes sense for Tennessee to redouble its effort to recruit new business, even though the global economy is in recession,” Bredesen said. “The people of Tennessee need higher skilled, good paying jobs, and now is not the time to pull back or retrench.”
Governor Bredesen, Commissioner Kisber to Recruit in Europe
Released on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 - 9:07 am underState 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.
See More News About Jobs in Tennessee
Released on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 - 12:21 pm underVisit the Recovery Act news page for more news about jobs in Tennessee.
SBBI Announces New Manufacturing Plant In Lexington, Tennessee
Released on Fri, Mar 06, 2009 - 12:51 pm underCompany Expected to Create 38 New Jobs and Invest $1.7 Million
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber congratulated Summit-Brantley Innovations, LLC today on the announcement of its Lexington, Tenn. plant. The facility will add 38 new jobs to the area and represents an investment of $1.7 million. SBBI, an innovative building components manufacturer, specializes in trusses, floor systems, pre-engineered wall and floor panelization and other components.
Bredesen Announces Letting of First Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act Projects
Released on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 - 5:38 pm underTen Local Bridges to be Replaced with Recovery and Reinvestment Funds
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that 10 local bridges will be the first projects in Tennessee to be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The 10 bridge replacement projects are scheduled for a construction letting on March 20, which means work could be underway on the projects by the end of March.
“These 10 bridge projects will bring much needed private industry jobs to areas of the state in need of economic investment and will create a safer, more efficient bridge system for all of us,” said Bredesen. “Selecting local bridge projects also allows us to ease the burden of local governments, because funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act do not require local matching funds.”
All 10 bridges are owned, maintained and operated by local governments. Normally, local governments are required to provide a 20 percent match in order to receive bridge funds; however, that match is waived under the ARRA.
Bredesen, Kisber Announce New Investment in Renewable Energy Sector, Creating 500 New Jobs
Released on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 - 9:29 am under
Wacker Chemie AG Announcement
German-based Polysilicon Manufacturer Becomes Tennessee’s Third $1 Billion Project in Eight Months
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen today joined Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber, Dr. Rudolph Staudigl, president and CEO of Wacker Chemie AG of Munich, Germany and Dr. Ingomar Kovar, president of Wacker Chemical Corporation, Adrian, Mich., in announcing the company’s plans to build a $1 billion facility for the manufacture of hyperpure polycrystalline silicon in Bradley County, Tenn. Polycrystalline silicon is a primary component used in the manufacture of solar panels and semiconductors and the project is expected to create more than 500 new jobs for the region.
“This announcement further enhances Tennessee’s growing reputation as an innovation center in the development and manufacture of clean energy technologies,” said Bredesen. “I appreciate Wacker Chemie’s investment in Tennessee and its recognition of the productivity of Tennessee workers, and I’m very pleased the company believes this is the best place to enhance its position in this growing economic sector.”
ECD’S BERO Offers Micro-Loan Funds to Three Tennessee Small Businesses
Released on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 - 3:43 pm underBelow Prime Rate Loans Assist Start-Up and Existing Rural Business
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Business Enterprise Resource Office announced today three Tennessee small businesses have been awarded an ECD-BERO Rural Micro-Loan. The loan is part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program that offers $500-$10,000 below prime rate loans to start-up and existing businesses in rural Tennessee.
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