As a new year begins, three key industries are leading the demand for motivated and consistent employees throughout the Upper Cumberland. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said seven industries make up over seventy five percent of the gross domestic product for Putnam, Jackson, Overton and White Counties. Poe said the number one industry he always sees looking for ... Read More »
Tennessee has seen an influx in Electric Vehicle manufacturing. New Plants in the industry have been announced for Clarksville and Jackson. Cookeville Chamber of Commerce CEO Amy New said the Upper Cumberland would like to get involved, but only in the areas that will provide higher wages. “We are working on getting into this industry to the point that is ... Read More »
Responses to the every two-year survey of Putnam County industries have been slow in 2021. Only three of 71 industries participating in the wage and benefits survey have completed it. Stephen Crook is Vice President of Economic Development for The Highlands Economic Partnership. Crook said industries giving their answers might help them answer their own questions. “It gives them the ... Read More »
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