Story by Mike Christen – The Daily Herald Three Maury County Public School District high schools are leading the way in preparing students for careers and are some of the first to receive a certification from the Tennessee Department of Education. A successful nursing services program available to students at Columbia Central High School, Culleoka Unit School and Spring Hill …
Mersen to Establish Manufacturing Operations and Add 100 Jobs in Columbia
Mersen will invest up to $65 million over time and create approximately 100 jobs Company plans to begin operations in late 2020 France-based Mersen is a global leader in advanced materials and electrical power NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Mersen officials announced today that the manufacturer will invest …
Mt. Pleasant Welding Students Meet with Industry Leaders
Story by Mike Christen – The Daily Herald MT. PLEASANT — Students enrolled in Mt. Pleasant High School’s newly established welding certification program received a visit from a potential future employer Thursday as they continued to hone their new skills using the industrial-strength tools at their disposal. During the visit, a group of seniors enrolled in the program, taught by …
Maury County Manufacturers Give Local Students a Tour
Story by Mike Christen – The Daily Herald Maury County Public School students from Spring Hill High School and Santa Fe Unit School last week toured Columbia Machine Works, one of the Southeast’s largest contract manufacturing facilities, ending a day of visits to some of Middle Tennessee’s most lucrative employers participating in a day celebrating the manufacturing industry. A group …
Landmark, CMW, Armada to Host 120 Students on October 18th for MFG Day
Story by Mike Christen – The Daily Herald Maury County’s Landmark Ceramics, Columbia Machine Works and Armada Nutrition will host 120 Mechatronics and Project Lead the Way students from Maury County Public Schools for a Manufacturing Day event on Friday as part of a national effort to showcase modern manufacturing careers and connect with future workers. There is an increasing …
Maury Alliance Leader Selected for Education Fellowship
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 …
General Motors: Full Speed Ahead for Cadillac XT6
Story by James Bennett – The Daily Herald General Motors has given a green light to the Cadillac XT6 for full production. The three-row SUV rolled off the assembly line at the Spring Hill Manufacturing Facility for the first time Friday and should arrive in dealerships soon, likely priced around $53,000. “It’s a landmark moment — a milestone for us,” …
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 …