Economic Development News



Respiratory Care graduates acheive 100 Percent Pass Rate

tnAchieves Mentors Still Needed

Chamber launches Innovative New Online Service to Support West TN Businesses

Manufacturing Day 2020 becomes a month-long virtual event

Healthcare Certificate Programs Ready Students for Job Market

TDOT Awarded $11.2 Million Federal INFRA Grant

June 16, 2020

Grant Will Provide Funds for “I-40 Smart Fiber” Project



Courses offer insight into “Black experience” in America

Explore how Black arts, letters, theories, critiques, demonstrations and more have shaped America.



JSCC to offer classes in hybrid, FLEX format for fall semester

Format to combine Online and Face-to-Face components.



Union to resume in-person classes for fall semester

University will practice safety measures recommended by the CDC.



Dr. George Pimentel Appointed as next president of JSCC

June 3, 2020

Pimentel to take over as president on July 1.



Stanley Black & Decker receives 2020 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award

June 2, 2020

Program recognizes exceptional voluntary actions that improve or protect our environment and natural resources.



Stanley Black & Decker Donates $25K to The Foundation for COVID Relief

May 20, 2020

Fund provides quick response grants to organizations working with those impacted by COVID-19.



Jackson Energy Authority makes Award-Winning History

May 14, 2020

Local Utility Company Receives Diamond RP3 Designation Award for Seventh Time.



LyondellBasell Donates $10,000 to RIFA

May 7, 2020

Donation to Combat Hunger During COVID-19 Pandemic



Gov. Lee Updates TN Pledge, Requests Survey Response

April 30, 2020

Businesses Urged to Complete a Short Survey.



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