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Documotion Research, Inc. Locating New Manufacturing Operations in Columbia

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Documotion Research, Inc. officials announced today that the company will establish new manufacturing operations in Maury County. This will be the company’s first operation outside of California, where it is headquartered. The project represents an investment of $9.3 million and creation of 80 jobs. …

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Multi-year Partnership Results in Dual Certification for Columbia TN Rail Site

The Columbia Tennessee Rail Site (CTRS) is the product of a long-standing collaborative effort between the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance (Maury Alliance), the City of Columbia, and state and regional economic development partners. Located in Maury County, the CTRS has been years in the making and offers several strategic advantages that are often difficult to find in a …

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UT and Martin Methodist Need Assistance Establishing Public University in Pulaski

Creating Greater Opportunities for Rural Tennessee In September 2020, the University of Tennessee System signed a nonbinding letter of intent with Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee, the first step in discussions for the small, 150-year-old, private college to join the University of Tennessee System. The University of Tennessee completed through an independent third-party a due-diligence report to inform future …

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TNECD Announces CTRS as a Select Tennessee Certified Site

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today announced that three sites have been certified through the Select Tennessee Certified Sites program. Sixty-five sites across Tennessee have been certified to date. The newest certified sites and their local sponsoring agencies include: Columbia Tennessee Rail Site – Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance Stewart-Houston Industrial Park – Stewart-Houston …

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Columbia TN Rail Site Receives CSX Select Site Designation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX today announced that the Columbia Tennessee Rail Site in Columbia, Tenn., has been designated a CSX Select Site. Select Sites are development-ready properties along the CSX network where standard land use considerations and comprehensive due diligence items have been previously addressed. These properties are able to meet the needs of a wide variety of manufacturers, significantly …

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True Rail Establishing Headquarters in Mt. Pleasant

COLUMBIA, Tenn. – The Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance (Maury Alliance) and True Rail officials announced today that the company is establishing their business headquarters in Mt. Pleasant, TN. True Rail Enterprises, LLC, an AAR certified railcar repair facility, has made major renovations and improvements to an existing facility located at 500 1st Avenue in Mt. Pleasant, TN. The …

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BMC Donates $10,000 to Mt. Pleasant High School Welding Program

Story by Mike Christen – The Daily Herald Mt. Pleasant High School is expanding its on-campus welding program with a $10,000 donation from the Columbia-based BMC Metalworks. Principal Ryan Jackson said the program “closes the gap between industry and education” in Maury County. The $10,000 contribution will provide additional support to the high school’s welding pathway program and will revitalize the high school’s …

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GM Investing $2 Billion in Spring Hill Plant

GM Investing $2 Billion to Transition Spring Hill, Tennessee Plant to Build Electric Vehicles, including Cadillac LYRIQ Additional investments at five Michigan plants planned for future crossover, pickup and Cruise AV production WARREN, Mich. — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site …

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2020 Maury County Candidate Guide

As the leading voice for business and industry in Maury County, it is our duty to keep the community informed. Prior to each election we compile a nonpartisan candidate guide to ensure voters have the information they need to make an informed decision on election day. All State and Local candidates were contacted during the development of this guide and …

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SmileDirectClub Locating New Manufacturing Facility In Columbia

SmileDirectClub will invest $34 million in Maury County facility Project represents company’s third expansion in three years NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and SmileDirectClub officials announced today that the company will expand its presence in Middle Tennessee by locating a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Columbia. SmileDirectClub, an oral …