Recticel Group Selects Tennessee for First U.S. Insulated Panels Facility

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, and Recticel Group officials announced recently that the company has selected Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, as the location for its first Insulated Panels manufacturing facility in the U.S.

Korea Zinc Selects Tennessee for First U.S. Operations, Announces $6.6 Billion Investment

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Korea Zinc Chairman Yun B. Choi announced that the company will invest more than $6.6 billion in new production facilities in Clarksville and Gordonsville, Tennessee. The announcement, made by the world’s leading comprehensive nonferrous metal manufacturer, represents the company’s first U.S. locations and the largest single private corporate investment made in state history.

A Taste of Japan, Made in Tennessee

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When Kewpie Corporation—one of Japan’s most beloved brands for mayonnaise and salad dressings—announced in 2022 that it would invest more than $65 million to open its second facility in the U.S. in Clarksville, Tennessee, it marked more than just another milestone for this iconic food brand—it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the […]

Community Spotlight: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Murfreesboro is a city on the rise. Located just 35 miles southeast of Nashville, this dynamic Middle Tennessee hub blends a rich history with modern energy and rapid growth. Once the capital of Tennessee (1818-1826) and now one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, Murfreesboro has become a destination for families, students, entrepreneurs and […]