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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Faurecia Interior Systems to Locate New Operations to Spring Hill

Automotive components manufacturer to create 143 new jobs SPRING HILL, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Faurecia Interior Systems officials announced today that the company will locate new operations in Spring Hill. The automotive components manufacturer plans to create 143 new jobs and invest more than $30 million in Maury County. …

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2018 Candidate Questionnaire

2018 Maury County Candidate Questionnaire   As the leading voice for business and industry in Maury County, it is our duty to educate the community on important issues facing the area. Maury County continues to see unprecedented growth, having just been ranked 2nd in the state and 29th in the United States for Incoming Investment and 2nd in the state …

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Leadership Maury Applications Now Available!

Leadership Maury Applications for the Class of 2018-19 now Available   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. The prestigious program, celebrating it’s 30th year this fall, is currently taking applications for the class of 2018-19. The purpose of the Leadership Maury …

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Young Professionals Lunch Discusses Columbia Arts District

Photo by Jay Powell By JAY POWELL jpowell@c-dh.net Posted May 8, 2018 at 1:01 PM Updated May 8, 2018 at 5:49 PM The City of Columbia Arts District has experienced significant progress since it was proposed in 2014, but many community members admit they still don’t know exactly what it is. Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance, along with Maury County Young Professionals Group, hosted a panel discussion Tuesday at …

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Smalticeram USA, Inc. to Locate New Operations in Mount Pleasant

Friday, May 4, 2018 | 11:00 am Ceramic tile ink and pigments producer and distributor to create 26 new jobs MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. — Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Smalticeram USA, Inc. officials announced today that the company will locate new operations in Mount Pleasant. The ceramic and tile ink, glaze and pigment producer and distributor …

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Columbia’s Massey named Administrator of the Year

Media Contact: Kellye Murphy City of Columbia Tourism & Marketing Director kmurphy@columbiatn.com Columbia’s Massey named 2018 Middle Tennessee Local Government Administrator of the Year Columbia, Tn (April 19, 2018) – Columbia City Manager Tony Massey has been selected as the 2018 Middle Tennessee Local Government Administrator of the Year. Dr. Anthony Campbell, Professor of Public Administration at Tennessee State University …