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20,000th LEED Project Is Certified

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In the event you missed the huge happening on December 4th, it is a LEED 2009 Commercial Interior Certified project in Knoxville, Tennessee. The sustainable build out is the 32,308 square feet corporate offices of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. That this milestone project is located within Tennessee is apropos.

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Tennessee Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Tennessee economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Historically, manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, and service-related industries including back office, financial and telecommunications can be assisted. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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The southern states are known for smart, savvy and successful approaches to economic development and Tennessee is no exception. A clear path to acquiring or leasing the property must be identified and documented. As mentioned earlier, Tennessee is a popular business destination thanks to its rural and urban site preparedness.

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Warner Music Group Expanding In Nashville

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finance team to its recently leased offices downtown at Nashville City Center. After undergoing renovations, WMG’s new Nashville office will open in mid-2017. Tennessee is already home to the world’s most iconic entertainment brands,” said Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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TENNESSEE FAST FACTS. Targeted Industries: Warehousing & Distribution, Headquarters & Back Office Operations, Data Centers, Call Centers, Manufacturing. I have to think this secures our future for another 25 year cycle,” Alcoa Tennessee Operations Location Manager Ken McMillen said. Tennessee Gov.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Bill Haslam (third from left) said Hankook Tire’s decision to invest $800 million in its new TN plant “reinforces [Tennessee’s] goal of becoming the No. Entered By: Clarksville-Montgomery County IDB/State of Tennessee. At that time, the search had been narrowed down to four sites; three in Middle Tennessee and one in West Tennessee.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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said Geoff Schomacker, director of project development for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). TENNESSEE’S PIONEERING SITE-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. There are now 22 Select Tennessee Certified Sites available in 16 different counties across the state. Foote said.

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