Thursday, March 15, 2018 | 12:00pm Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance Adds New Communication Role Maury County, Tenn. — Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance congratulates Bethany Orban for her promotion to Communications Director. In this new role, Orban will directly oversee all marketing and communications for the organization. Maury Alliance President, Wil Evans, states ”We are excited to transition Bethany …
The Doug Jeffords Company to Relocate Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee
Monday, February 26, 2018 | 3:00 pm Seasoning and Spice manufacturer to invest 4 million, create 35 jobs MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. — the Doug Jeffords Company along with the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance announced today that the company will relocate its operation to Maury County. The family owned seasoning and spice manufacturer expects to invest $4 million and create 35 …
Maury Gains National Award
The Laurie Moran Partnership Award This year, NAWB introduced a new award, the Laurie Moran Partnership Award, given jointly to a workforce development board and chamber of commerce that have formed a significant partnership to advance the workforce and economic development of their local region. The Partnership Award is named in honor of Laurie Moran, who served on the West Piedmont …
Year in Review: Maury Alliance ‘Finished Strong’
By JAY POWELL jpowell@c-dh.net Posted Jan 17, 2018 at 9:33 AM The Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance had one of its strongest years in 2017, and president Wil Evans said there is a lot more to come down the road for 2018. Evans gave his quarterly presentation to Columbia City Council last week, in which he shared all of the county’s successes in 2017, …
Work-based Learning Opportunities Prepare Maury County Students for Success in the Workplace
Maury County Public Schools students are finding ways to gain workplace experience through school-organized programs and classes. As part of the seventh key of the “seven keys to college and career readiness,” work-based opportunities are giving students valuable exposure to work environments and helping them as they make decisions about their future. Anna Catherine Shepard, a senior at Columbia Central …
Maury County, TN: Doing Life Right
Thriving arts scene, year-round entertainment enhance Maury County’s appeal By Jessica Walker Boehm on June 1, 2017 Maury County meets its residents’ needs with close-knit communities, excellent schools, high-quality health-care facilities and affordable housing options. If those attributes weren’t enough, it also offers plenty of what they want – advantages that make the community even more vibrant and appealing. The county is home …
Maury County, TN Manufacturing Advances with Precision
By: Kevin Litwin The advanced manufacturing sector is a well-oiled machine in Maury County, and the variety of manufacturers that are choosing Maury County is diverse. In late 2016, food packaging company Armada Nutrition announced a $2.1 million investment to blend and package its sports nutrition products in Spring Hill. Company officials say they will add 300 new jobs over …
Why Experiencing Maury County, TN may be the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself
Affordable living and a high quality of life puts Maury County on the map for movers From young families in search of good schools, affordable homes and close-knit neighborhoods to retirees looking for a lower cost of living, top-notch health care and shopping, entertainment and recreational opportunities, record-setting numbers of new residents are discovering Maury County. A growing number of tourists …
Studies Show Impact of Education Outside the Classroom
By Dr. Chris Marczak “A very large portion of a true student’s work must be done outside the classroom.” This quotation from George Washington Carver demonstrates an important concept Maury County Public Schools (MCPS) is working to integrate into our current education model. This school year, many students are acquiring knowledge and learning new skills away from their desks through …
Maury County Businesses Brighten Students’ Futures with Work-based Learning Opportunities
Businesses in Maury County are finding innovative ways to have a stake in education, and play a role in generating good education statistics that positively impact the county’s workforce quality and pipeline of skilled workers – which ultimately boosts the economy. On July 31, the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance, in partnership with Maury County Public Schools (MCPS), launched …