Jamie Stitt

Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243
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We're In It for
the Long Term.

We’ve created an environment unbound by state borders. No other state is more competitive in recruiting foreign direct investment or in exporting products enjoyed the world over. We’ve established resources that make Tennessee accessible to any international market.

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International Quick Facts

960+

foreign-based establishments in Tennessee

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156k+

Tennesseans Employed by foreign-based Establishments

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Tennessee is proud to promote

the company we keep

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WE’VE ENSURED THAT TENNESSEE
IS FIRMLY ENTRENCHED IN THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY.

Tennessee continues to proactively identify and recruit new foreign direct investment (FDI) to the state alongside efforts to increase Tennessee exports. Our state has offices courting foreign direct investment in Japan, South Korea, Ireland, Spain, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. We work closely with our federal partners to promote exports.

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International Quick Facts

$47+

Billion in capital invested in Tennessee by foreign-based establishments

#2

In the U.S. for FDI job creation

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TENNESSEE IS IN THE CENTER OF THE EASTERN UNITED STATES AND ALWAYS GIVES US VERY GOOD SUPPORT.

- MICHAEL DURACH, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, DEVELEY MUSTARD & CONDIMENTS CORPORATION
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