Travis Groth, Vice President of Economic Development for the Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a ten-month professional development program designed to assist them in improving education and talent development outcomes in their communities. The Fellowship for Education & Talent Development is an immersive executive …
36 New Jobs Announced in Mount Pleasant, TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Athena-SCE, Inc. officials announced today the automotive supplier will invest more than $3 million to expand operations in Maury County. Athena-SCE will create 36 jobs as part of the expansion. The company will locate its operations at 424 William Springs Road in Mount Pleasant, …
Introducing…Meet Maury
In response to the growth of Maury County as new residents move into town, the Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance, together with the Leadership Maury Board of Trustees has launched a new program – Meet Maury. The inaugural class will kick off on September 10th and we are accepting applications now. In this four-week program, participants will be introduced …
Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Maury
Leadership Maury is a personal development program designed to motivate participants to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership in addressing pertinent community needs. Applications have just been released for the Leadership Maury Class of 2019-2020 and will be accepted until July 19th. Spots are limited! The purpose of the Leadership Maury program is to: Identify potential and existing …
Where’s Maury the Mule?
March 28th – April 8th Maury the Mule is LOST in Maury County and we need your help to find him! Our Annual “Where’s Maury the Mule” adventure starts on March 28th! Pick up a passport from any of the 25 participating merchants listed below and get your passport stamped at as many locations as possible. Be sure to share …
New Community Developments Thrive in Maury County
Communities across Maury County are attracting new investment By Jason Zasky on April 10, 2018 12:26 PM Bud Brenner has developed town homes across the U.S., so when he says he has not seen a better location than the Maury County site he picked for his latest project, that is high praise. “When I saw the beautiful field in Honey Farms, well, there is …
Maury County is a Creative Magnet for the Arts
Photo by Nick Bumgardner Arts district paints a unique vision for a Maury County community By Patsy B. Weiler The arts are a driving force in Maury County’s growth and in the revitalization of its communities. The creative vision of local leaders has led to initiatives such as the Columbia Arts District (CAD), a special zoning overlay established to encourage creative-focused development. …
Groth Elected to Tennessee Economic Development Council Board of Directors
Last week the Tennessee Economic Development Council announced Travis Groth, Maury Alliance Economic Development Director, has been elected to the TEDC Board of Directors as the Middle Tennessee Director. The Tennessee Economic Development Council is a statewide, non-profit organization created to unite the efforts of its members in furthering industrial development in the state of Tennessee. The organization is made …
Solvay Group Announces 22 Million Dollar Investment
Monday, October 8, 2018 | 7:00 am Advanced Materials and Specialty Chemicals company to invest 22 Million Dollars MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. — The Solvay Group along with the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance announced today that the company will invest 22 Million dollars in its existing facility in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee over the next five years. “Expansion of our existing …
Maury County Tourism: More Than Just Mule Days
Photo Courtesy of City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Signature events, wealth of attractions draw visitors to Maury County By Cary Estes Maury County has a wide-ranging appeal for tourists. Historians come to see the James K. Polk Home and Museum honoring the 11th U.S. president. Lovers of liquid grapes are attracted by a trio of wineries. And more than 100,000 …