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 …
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 …
5 reasons Spring Hill ranks highly in Tennessee’s top places for young families
By JAY POWELL jpowell@c-dh.net SPRING HILL — Finding the right city for a young family is not always the easiest decision, but Spring Hill continues to rank as one of the best places in the state for young couples taking the first steps of parenthood. Consumer finance site NerdWallet recently released an update of its report of the “Best Places …
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 …
Investment to create 137 jobs
By JAY POWELL jpowell@c-dh.net Columbia will receive a $3.6 million investment from Sleep Solutions and Services, LLC (S3), which will create 137 new jobs for Maury County. Gov. Bill Haslam joined Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd and S3 officials to make the announcement Tuesday of the new call center to be located in Columbia. “We …
Governor Haslam announces new call center in Columbia
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd along with Sleep Solutions and Services, LLC (S3) officials announced today the company will locate new call center operations in Columbia. S3, a medical software and support company specializing in respiratory services, will invest $3.6 million and create 137 new jobs in Maury County. “We want to …
Maury County lures builders, buyers with good schools, affordability
Bill Lewis, For The Tennessean Deanna and Ron Damesworth moved into their new home in Columbia last May. Like a growing number of home buyers, they wanted to live in Maury County, where home prices are more affordable than in neighboring Williamson County. “I’m not a status person who has to be in a certain place,” said Deanna Damesworth. The couple …
#GrowMaury #TNPromise Twitter Chat Highlights
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Maury County School System takes notes from public
By MIKE CHRISTEN mchristen@c-dh.net The Maury County school system began a season-long survey by launching its “MCPS Keys to College and Career Readiness” program last week with the goal of bringing a brighter future to the county’s students. From October until Dec. 10, the school system is conducting a survey that solicits input from all of Maury County’s citizens. “You …
Marczak pens contract as new schools director
By TIM HODGE thodge@c-dh.net Chris Marczak officially became Maury County’s new director of schools after he signed a four-year contract Thursday. Marczak will have an annual salary of $175,000. He made the move during a school board meeting at the Horace O. Porter school in Columbia. Marczak begins his first day Friday morning. The board approved Marczak as the new …