Highlands Business Inventory Decreasing, Interest High
The recent sale by Cookeville and Putnam County officials of a site inside the Highlands Business Park highlights the decreasing available inventory. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the business park currently has six or seven remaining lots ranging from 4.7 acres to 24 acres. “The remaining pieces are a bit more undulating, […]
Electric Bike Manufacturer Could Lead To More Job Creation
UC Economic leaders believe the arrival of electric bike manufacturer Life EV will boost the economy by attracting new businesses to Putnam County. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the company is a leading manufacturer of electric bikes in the United States. Poe said the presence of the facility will create more opportunities […]
Former Perdue Site Upgrades Necessary To Secure Future
Plans are beginning to move forward to prepare the former Perdue plant in Monterey for future redevelopment, though developers have noted no specific industry. Perdue closed on the sale of the facility in December to an unknown developer. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the site requires alterations before any long-term development plan […]
IDB Concerned About SAIC And Ficosa Delinquent Payments
The Cookeville Industrial Development Board concerned about SAIC and Ficosa being delinquent on each company’s Payment In Lieu Of Taxes or PILOT incentive package. Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce said SAIC has paid the 2024 non-compliance portion to Cookeville but not to Putnam County. Pierce said SAIC is looking to reduce its lease space […]
Three Key Industries In Need Of More Workers Across The UC
As a new year begins, three key industries are leading the demand for motivated and consistent employees throughout the Upper Cumberland. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said seven industries make up over seventy five percent of the gross domestic product for Putnam, Jackson, Overton and White Counties. Poe said the number one industry […]
