New Joins Communities In Schools Tennessee Board
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amy New announced as new member of the Communities In Schools of Tennessee Board of Directors. New said the organization partners with public and charter schools to connect students with mental health services, food, clothing and attendance intervention. New said maintaining a strong K-12 pipeline is a […]
Chamber Evaluates Childcare Impacts On Regional Workforce
The Highlands Economic Partnership distributing a regional childcare survey to local industries to evaluate how childcare accessibility and affordability are impacting the local workforce. Highlands Economic President and CEO Amy New said the survey is being sent to both small and large scale employers to gauge the specific needs of their employees. New said the […]
LEV Manufacturing Promises Over 288 Jobs in Algood
An electric bike manufacturing company will bring 288 new jobs to Algood through a $7 million investment, announced Friday. The facility will locate on Burton Branch Road. LEV Chief Executive Officer Robert Provost said the company chose the region because an investor from the area recommended the local workforce. Provost said while most electric bikes […]
Chamber: Move-In Continued Last Year For Putnam County
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber President and CEO Amy New said Putnam County continues to see steady growth with more people continuing to move to the area last year. New said it is clear in the number of people paying property taxes, and increased enrollment at local schools that more people moved to the county last year. […]
New 27-Acre Industrial Park Announced For Monterey
Putnam County and Monterey leaders gathered Friday to reveal Project Wildcat, a new industrial park coming to Monterey. ERP Holdings Partner Clint Stephens said the development will be called “The Summit Industrial Park” and will be constructed on a 27-acre property on Highway 70 just east of I-40 exit 301. Stephens said Project Wildcat is […]
Significant Jump In Highlands Median Household Income
A new report from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development shows the median household income in the Highlands Region has significantly increased in the last five years. Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Amy New said in 2020, the median household income in Putnam County was an estimated $44,500. Today, it […]
New Said US Pillars Job Expansion Began With Leadership Putnam
Cookeville-based US Pillars will add some 56 new jobs in an expansion announced Thursday. The company will create a new business partnership with Horrman, the garage door manufacturer based near the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. When you combine that news with the Portobello opening earlier this week, Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce President Amy New […]
Potential For Changes At Aphena Spark Discussions At Industrial Development Board Meeting
Officials with Aphena Pharma Solutions approached the attorney for the Cookeville Industrial Development Board about the ramifications of a possible proposal to sell. Attorney Kent Moore reported on the subject to the board at its quarterly meeting Wednesday. Moore said in looking at the agreement with the city and county that there would be a […]
Highlands Economic Partnership Optimistic About Industrial Prospects
Highlands Economic officials said they are optimistic about the region’s industrial prospects after a recent visit from state development officials. President and CEO Amy New said they try to bring in industrial partners and project managers annually to the area. The recent visit included representatives from the state department of Economic and Community Development and […]
Cookeville Putnam Chamber Seeing Success In Recruiting Sport Tournaments
Cookeville Putnam County Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Amy New said efforts to recruit sporting events to Putnam County are stronger than ever. New said over a dozen tournaments have been secured this calendar with several others in the future. “We think we have kind of figured it out after talking with tournament directors,” […]
