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Around the Region: Nokian Tyres
In 2019, Finland-based tire manufacturer Nokian Tyres opened its first North American Plant in Rhea County, thanks in part to the influence of the Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership (GCEP). Wes Boling, Senior Manager of Communications, Nokian Tyres, explains that the
Chattanooga Greenlights Kordsa Expansion, Approves PILOT Program
Chattanooga City Council approved a 10-year Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program for Kordsa Inc.’s $50 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Hixson, a project that is expected to create 200 high-paying jobs and provide new riverfront greenway
$54 Million Embassy Suite Breaks Ground: Interview with Mitch Patel
On Monday, executives from Vision Hospitality Group, along with key members of the Chattanooga community — including our Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce — gathered at the intersection of Broad Street and West 4th Street in downtown Chattanooga to celebrate the
Kordsa, Inc. Invests $50 Million to Create 200 New Jobs in Chattanooga
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and officials from Kordsa, Inc. announced the company’s plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Chattanooga. The $50 million investment will create 200 new jobs
TPC Printing & Packaging Announces $21 Million Expansion
TPC Printing & Packaging, a 99-year-old company specializing in printing and folding containers for cosmetics, spirits, fulfillment and fashion companies, today announced a $21 million expansion in East Ridge, Tennessee, Hamilton County. TPC plans to add more than 90 new
Chattanooga Launches Gig City Goes Quantum
Chattanooga has launched a new initiative, “Gig City Goes Quantum,” to prepare for education, jobs, and business opportunities in the emerging quantum technology sector. The announcement was made by Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly during a recent meeting of the Quantum
Applications Open for Chatt 2.0 Child Care Substitute Pilot
Chattanooga 2.0 and early childhood leaders from its Early Matters action team recently announced a third round of the Quality Matters Fund (QMF) that will benefit both child care providers and early childhood educators. The focus of this QMF round
Nokian Tyres Announce $174 Million Expansion
Finland-based tire manufacturer, Nokian Tyres, recently announced plans to invest $174.1 million toward expanding operations in Dayton, Tennessee. The new expansion comes in the form of a 350,000-square-foot tire warehouse which will create 75 new jobs, increasing the total number
iFixit Warehouse Plan Wins Approval
Recently, iFixit received approval for the modification plan of its new location. The company is now on track to begin renovations for a warehouse located in Onion Bottom Station. Once complete, the facility will house iFixit’s distribution and back-office operations,
Chattanooga Chamber and Hamilton County Schools Present Get (Future) Ready
This week, the Chattanooga Chamber and Hamilton County Schools held Get (Future) Ready — an annual event that offers eighth-grade students in Hamilton County middle schools the opportunity to connect with business professionals and expand their understanding of potential careers.
