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 […]
Leadership Putnam Program Accepting Applications
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is now taking applications for its Leadership Putnam Program for the 2025 year. The program is an eight-day class designed to bring leaders across the county to learn about different areas in Putnam County. President & CEO of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Amy New said former participants […]
Putnam County’s Record-Setting 90 Ribbon Cuttings Set Record
Putnam County’s 90 ribbon cuttings in 2023 are by far the county’s most ever in a single year. Cookeville/Putnam County Chamber Membership Manager Natalie Saxon-Adams said the 75 ribbon cuttings last year was the previous record. Saxon-Adams said while the events can serve as celebrations of important milestones for a business, most of them have […]
Cookeville Hires Billings As New Economic Development & Grant Coordinator
Cookeville’s Community Development Department has a new Economic Development and Grants Coordinator in Matt Billings. Community Development Director Jon Ward said Billings takes over an expanded position following the retirement of Melinda Keifer in 2022. Ward said Keifer has been retained as a part-time consultant to help smooth the transition, but Billings is getting up […]
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 […]
Cookeville-Putnam Chamber Of Commerce Seeking To Advocate For Local Businesses In Legislature
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is seeking to make the voices of businesses in the community heard at every legislative level. President and CEO Amy New said that’s why they’re asking for responses to the chamber’s Legislative Advocacy Survey. “At the local level, the state level, and to the federal level that we’re representing […]
VP Of Membership Development Retires From Cookeville-Putnam Chamber
After 16 years with Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Membership Development Dianne Callahan has retired. Callahan said over the years she has seen a lot of growth in the community and inside the chamber. Callahan said one of the accomplishments she is most proud of is reaching a long time goal of […]
TTI Floor Care Adding 500 Jobs
TTI Floor Care will add some 500 jobs in Putnam County thanks to a plant expansion announced Wednesday. The $20 million investment to expand the Cookeville plant will include new production lines and products at the facility just off Highway 111. Jobs will be added over a five-year period. The plant will also add new […]
Putnam County Chamber Has New President
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce has a nominee to serve as President/CEO of the organization. The committee, chaired by Phillip Baker, met Thursday to make its final decision. Chamber officials confirmed the committee made a final decision, but said the name will not be announced until Monday, citing confidentiality. CEO George Halford announced in […]
