Marcherie Savage, Author at Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership

County Spotlight

Aug 23, 2023

Kroger Ignites Local Economy with $40 Million Investment and Creation of 140 New Jobs in State-of-the-Art Facility

Exciting news is on the horizon as retail giant Kroger announces its groundbreaking $40 million investment in a cutting-edge facility, set to supercharge economic growth and bring 140 new job opportunities to our community. The project promises not only to revolutionize the local job market but also to solidify our region’s position as a hub of innovation. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of the economic transformation! Click here to read more about Kroger’s visionary expansion: Link

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Back Office

Aug 01, 2023

Processor of student loans to add 150 jobs in Rhea County

Edfinancial’s decision to invest in Rhea County reflects the region’s potential as an attractive destination for businesses seeking to grow and thrive. As the company sets its sights on expansion, it will contribute to the overall development and prosperity of the county, marking a milestone in the region’s journey toward economic advancement. Click here to learn more!

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Advanced Manufacturing

Jul 24, 2023

Chattanooga is on the brink of becoming the epicenter of the battery belt.

As electric vehicle and battery plants sprout across the South, Chattanooga is poised to be a leader in a major power shift in American transportation. A University of South Florida expert on growing innovative industries predicts that Chattanooga could become the “buckle of the battery belt” to power the growing electric vehicle market.

With its relatively cheap and abundant power, its high-speed internet and transportation networks, and its long-standing manufacturing roots, Chattanooga could be at the center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries, according to USF professor Tom Waters, assistant director of startups for the university. Click here to read more.

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Advanced Manufacturing

Jul 24, 2023

Amaero International Limited to Establish 130,000 sq. ft. Facility in Cleveland, TN, Creating 150 Jobs

Amaero INTERNATIONAL Limited, a global leader in advanced manufacturing and research and development, has announced its plans to set up a state-of-the-art facility in Cleveland, Tennessee. This strategic move will not only expand the company’s operations but also bring a significant economic boost to the region.

The new facility, spanning an impressive 130,000 square feet, will serve as Amaero’s central hub for titanium alloy powder production, advanced manufacturing, and research and development. The company’s decision to establish the facility in Cleveland highlights the city’s growing reputation as an industrial and technological hotspot, attracting innovative businesses seeking to capitalize on its thriving ecosystem.

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Location Advantages

Jun 30, 2023

EPB announces new quantum lab

A photo of quantum networking technology at EPB and Qubitekk Inc.'s quantum lab.

The city-owned utility will launch its first quantum node in July 2023 when it opens a shared workspace on the first floor of EPB headquarters in downtown Chattanooga for startup companies and research labs to test and share quantum technologies. EPB began testing quantum technologies five years ago in a research partnership with a San Diego-based technology firm, Qubitekk, that was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a more secure electric grid. Qubitekk developed a means of using EPB’s fiber optic network to connect quantum nodes and allow researchers and startup companies to share information and test technologies on what will be the first commercial quantum network in the world in Chattanooga. The prices and details about hourly rates for using the new network are still being adjusted, but initial interest indicates the network should pay for itself and could be a major business recruitment tool for Chattanooga. Click here to learn more.

Written by Chattanooga Times Free Press BY DAVE FLESSNER

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Advanced Manufacturing

May 15, 2023

Primex announces $5.4 million expansion and adding 28 more jobs

In the third expansion of its facility over the past three decades, the full-scope plastics manufacturer Primex is expanding its production plant and adding a new research and development center this summer.

The $5.4 million expansion will add another 25,000 square feet to the plant on Commerce Drive in Jasper, Tennessee, and add 28 more jobs, primarily in the new R&D center. Primex, which acquired the former O’Neil Color in the 1980s, will grow the plant staff to about 130 employees with its latest addition. Click here to learn more.

Times Free Press by Dave Flessner

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Talent + Workforce

May 05, 2023

UTC launches new Research Institute

UTC Chancellor Steven Angle introduced the initiative and announced the institute’s initial focus areas will be transportation and quantum technologies. Some issues falling under these focus areas are electric vehicle and battery technologies, automation, infrastructure, and computing.

According to a news release sent out by UTC, some of the key responsibilities of the institute include developing research facilities and testbeds, developing strategic partnerships, and engaging the community.

Also announced was the appointment of UTC’s Mina Sartipi as executive director of the institute. Sartipi is a professor of computer science and engineering at UTC as well as the founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress, a smart city and urbanization research center that studies ways in which technology can help cities become safer, smarter, and healthier. Click here to learn more.

Chattanooga Times Free Press SAM STILL

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Uncategorized

May 01, 2023

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 jobs and build a new 60,000-square-foot expansion on Ringgold Road, connecting with TPC’s existing 150,000-square-foot manufacturing plant and enhancing the company’s production of high-end luxury packaging for global brands. Click here to learn more.

BY CHATTANOOGA CHAMBER’S COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

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Author: Marcherie Savage

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