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Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Reconext to Establish Presence in Memphis and Anderson-Dubose to locate New Distribution Facility in Jefferson City, Tennessee

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Reconext to Establish Presence in Memphis and Anderson-Dubose to locate New Distribution Facility in Jefferson City, Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and…

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HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales

Sales of new single-family houses in December 2016 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 536,000, according to estimates released jointly by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau.

This is 10.4 percent (±12.2%)* below the revised November…

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Columbus Passenger Cargo Services Thrive in 2016

In 2016, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) recorded its second busiest year in airport history, serving more than 7.3 million passengers. Meanwhile, international cargo traveling through Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) increased 16 percent over 2015.

“Thanks to the thriving Columbus Region economy and numerous collaborative partners, including our…

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Time to Prioritize the Nation’s Infrastructure

Today, Senators Charles Schumer (N.Y.), Tom Carper (Del.), Sherrod Brown (Ohio), Bill Nelson (Fla.) and Bernie Sanders (Vt.) unveiled a plan to rebuild America’s infrastructure. This follows President Trump pledging to prioritize infrastructure during his inaugural address and over the course of his presidential campaign.

Following is a…

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Valdosta Manufacturing Plant Announces Expansion

Valdosta, Georgia- Saft, the world’s leader in the design and manufacture of advanced technology batteries for industry is expanding their Valdosta plant to increase the TEL.X production line.

“Saft’s priority is to provide customers with customized, high technology battery solutions with the reliability required in critical operations…

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Valdosta State University Students Tour Local Supply Chain and Logistic Companies

Valdosta, Georgia- Management teams from Dillard’s Regional Distribution Center, Lowes Regional Distribution Center and Smith Drug Company recently toured students from Valdosta State University who are currently in supply chain and logistic courses.  Students were able to see first-hand what they have been learning in class.

“The insight…

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