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Business Grant Will Support Continuing Education for Retire Tennessee Communities

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today accepted a $15,000 business grant on behalf of the Retire Tennessee program from Bobby Goode, state director for the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The grant will be used to advertise and promote Tennessee nationally as an attractive location for retirees and to support continuing education opportunities for Retire Tennessee communities.

Benton, Milan, Savannah and Watauga Receive $100,000 Grants to Implement Energy-Saving Measures

NASHVILLE. – Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today announced the communities of Benton, Milan, Savannah and Watauga have been approved to receive $100,000 each in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG), funded from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. With the addition of these four communities, the Tennessee EECBG program has now awarded $13.4 million in grants to 146 communities throughout the state to implement energy efficient projects.

Nissan’s Smyrna Plant Takes Automotive and Green Economy Deals of the Year

NASHVILLE – Southern Business and Development magazine’s annual "Top Deals and Hot Markets" rankings have been released, and Tennessee is at the top of the list. The Volunteer State, alongside Louisiana, has been named the Co-State of the Year for the second year in a row.

Applaud Company on Decision to Rebuild in Tennessee

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today issued the following statements following the decision by the board of directors of A.O. Smith to continue operations in Ashland City, Tennessee with the retention of more than 1,000 employee positions.

Annual Award Recognizes Achievements in Job Creation and Economic Impact

NASHVILLE – Tennessee has once again ranked among the best in economic development by Area Development, a leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and facility planning. The Volunteer State was named the winner of the magazine’s Silver Shovel Award, presented annually to states who have demonstrated much success and progress with job creation and economic impact.

Second Annual Video Competition asks Tennesseans ‘What Makes You an Entrepreneur?’ 

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced today it will open the second annual, ‘What Makes You an Entrepreneur’ video competition to entries. Interested parties may apply online at the Tennessee Open for Business website: http://tnopenforbusiness.org/.