NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Fiberon officials announced today the company will establish new manufacturing and distribution operations in Columbia, Tennessee. Fiberon, a subsidiary of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., will create 310 new jobs over the next five years. Founded in North Carolina in 1997, Fiberon …
MCPS Recruiting Employers for Work-Based Learning
Dr. Lori Brown, Director of College, Career, and Technical Education at Maury County Public Schools is currently recruiting employers for their 2022 Work-Based Learning Program. The Maury County School District Work-Based Learning (WBL) Program offers the opportunity for students to gain hands-on “21st century” workplace skills and to test their academic knowledge in the real world. The WBL program has …
Tennessee Wins State of the Year Award
Business Facilities announced the 2021 States of the Year awards – Tennessee won Best Dealmaker! Virginia was named the state with the Overall Best Business Climate and Massachusetts was named the state with the Best Workforce/Educational System. The winners will be highlighted in the January/February issue of Business Facilities. This isn’t a surprise for us considering Tennessee is comprised of …
Faurecia Interior Systems to Expand Maury County Operations
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Faurecia Interior Systems to Expand Maury County Operations NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Faurecia officials announced today that the automotive components manufacturer will expand its operations, creating 171 new jobs in Spring Hill. Located at 3555 Cleburne Road, Faurecia will invest $18 million to …
Maury County ranks No. 1 in incoming investment in Tennessee
Story by Kerri Bartlett — The Daily Herald Maury County is making its way to the top of the list in growth and prosperity yet again after ranking as No. 1 for the most incoming investments in Tennessee, according to a Gross Domestic Product study by Smart Asset, a financial technology company. A SmartAsset study measured growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new …
‘Secret’s out’: How Maury County became the fastest growing county in Tennessee
Story by Kerri Bartlett — The Daily HeraldPhoto by Mike Christen — The Daily Herald Lifelong resident of Columbia Don Morrow, 66, remembers riding his bike up Golston Hill as a youngster, where apartments now sit overlooking James Campbell Boulevard. The back drop back then was wide open green space, rolling hills and a massive sunset that illuminated the city of Columbia. …
Maury County Awarded 3-Star Grant
On July 27th, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced that 54 counties will receive ThreeStar grants, totaling $2.4 million. Maury County was awarded a $50,000 grant. The competitive grant funds are designated to be utilized for community development initiatives such as education, workforce development, health, tourism, small business, entrepreneurship, and …
Maury County is #1 for Fastest Growing County in Tennessee
Located in Middle Tennessee, Maury County currently holds the top spot for fastest growth rate in Tennessee and #68 among all counties in the United States. There are 95 counties in Tennessee and approximately 3,200 counties in the United States. Neighboring counties Williamson and Marshall are #2 and #12, respectively. “Secret’s out. Maury County really is the best location for …
Battle Creek Elementary Earns STEM Designation
Story by Mike Christen — The Daily Herald Battle Creek Elementary in Maury County Public Schools is one of 13 schools across the state that has been awarded the Tennessee STEM School Designation for 2021. The recognition by the state’s department of education and the STEM Leadership Council recognizes public school campuses in their commitment to teaching STEM and/or STEAM …
JC Ford Company to Locate Manufacturing Operations in Columbia
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce JC Ford Company to Locate Manufacturing Operations in Columbia COLUMBIA, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and JC Ford Company officials announced today that the company will locate new manufacturing operations in Columbia, Tenn. The automated equipment manufacturer will invest $30 million to renovate two existing …