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Workforce Alliance wins national recognition

By James Bennett jbennett@c-dh.net The South Central Tennessee Workforce Alliance is going to the White House to show off its creativity next month. The local group, which matches employers to job seekers, won recognition through a nationwide competition to generate ideas about workforce development. Eighty teams entered, and only 10 were selected to visit Washington. “We just found out we’re …

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GM bringing production of another SUV to Spring Hill

Nashville Business Journal – Scott Harrison General Motors will start producing a second SUV at its Spring Hill plant, the Detroit-based automaker said Tuesday. GM said it will move production of its GMC Acadia, a popular midsize SUV, from its Lansing, Mich., operation to Spring Hill’s assembly plant — the former Saturn facility that has seen revived investment and commitment from …

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Maury County Schools reveal defining ‘Keys’ to success

Columbia Daily Herald – MIKE CHRISTEN SPRING HILL — Local officials, teachers and residents gathered with great anticipation in Spring Hill High School’s gym Tuesday for the unveiling of Maury County Public Schools’ “Keys to College and Career Readiness,” defining the school system’s goals in the new year and beyond. Maury County Director of Schools Chris Marczak led the conference, …

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Global Manufacturing Services, Inc. to Expand Columbia Operations

Posted by: Jennifer McEachern – MONDAY – DEC 21, 2015 NASHVILLE—Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd along with Global Manufacturing Services, Inc. (GMS) officials announced today the company will invest $620,000 in new equipment upgrades at its Columbia tire mold manufacturing facility. The announcement represents the creation of 43 new jobs in Maury County. Boyd said. “I …

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Maury County retired teachers meet

Special to The Daily Herald The Maury County Retired Teachers Association met in the social hall of St. Catherine Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 for a catered luncheon. Vernon Brooks gave a very inspiring devotional. Susie Boshers, MCTRA President, welcomed the members and introduced the speakers, Tom Grosco and Drew Parker of Maury Alliance. They …

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#GrowMaury Newsletter, Vol. 3

A LETTER FROM DAN LAFOND, MCPS TEACHER It’s an exciting time to be involved in Maury County Public Schools, especially as a teacher! My freshman and sophomore English students have been working their tails off this semester, finishing novels such as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Book Thief. One of the great joys of teaching English is witnessing students …

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Corporate Real Estate Executives to Be Front and Center at February SSG Conference in Nashville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Angela Rogers Angela Rogers Group For: Site Selectors Guild, Inc. Office: (501) 835-3399 Cell: (501) 940-5636 angela@angelarogersgroup.com CORPORATE REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVES TO BE FRONT AND CENTER AT FEBRUARY SITE SELECTORS GUILD CONFERENCE IN NASHVILLE CHICAGO, IL (December 9, 2015) – Site Selectors Guild (SSG) President Phil Schneider announced today that corporate end …

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The 13 hottest American cities for 2016

Business Insider – Melissa Stanger and Madeline Stone Nashville, Tennessee, will become the new center of the auto and healthcare industries. Nashville may be known for its country-music scene, but these days the southern city is much more than just a music town. It’s becoming a focal point for the auto and healthcare industries. The area is home to more than …

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Why all businesses need to step up and support our local schools

By ALAN WATSON CEO of Maury Regional Medical Center Several Maury County employers are poised to begin hiring thousands of employees over the next five years. In order to empower growth in Maury County to fill these roles, a strong, solid education system is imperative. Early childhood education provides a foundation of development and preparation for a student’s future success …