Why Northeast Tennessee?

10 Reasons Why Northeast Tennessee Can Make Money for You!

1.  Workforce  
We have more than 300,000 available employees rich in manufacturing backgrounds and strong work ethics ready to train for your particular business in a right-to-work state with excellent labor-management relationships. Check out our training and workforce development programs with this online brochure.

2.  Training.  
Site selection consultants nationwide continually rank Tennessee's Industrial Training Service (ITS) in the top 10 in the nation in training and how effective the programs are in helping companies develop a ready workforce.  

3.  Developed Sites and Buildings.  
Fast response with current site data is a priority.  Updated computerized site and community data, including location, available utilities, transportation, zoning and demographic statistics is readily available by phone and on our web site.

4.  Infrastructure.  
Low utility costs in our region translate to higher profits.  Great electric rates, an abundance of natural gas, advanced digital and fiber-optic networks, and all other amenities associated with developed industrial sites are available.

5.  Location.  
Centered around the Tri-Cities Tennessee region with a trade population of 1.2 million, our strategic location in the southeastern United States offers access to more than 70 percent of the nation's population within one-day truck delivery.

6.  Transportation.   
Strategic interstate access (I-81, I-40, I-26, I-75, I-77), rail service (Norfolk Southern and CSX), 55 interstate trucking companies, commercial air, charter and air freight services, and a Foreign-Trade Zone all facilitate market accessibility.
Link to Tri-Cities Airport.

7.  Cost of Doing Business.   
Incentives which allow companies to enjoy some of the nation's lowest costs of doing business include numerous tax credits based on investment and job creation, pro-business communities, and no sales tax on industrial machinery and equipment, raw materials or pollution control equipment.  

8. Technology Resources.  
Located in the Tennessee Technology Corridor, we take advantage of our region's technological resources - universities and technology associations - to give your company the competitive advantage you need to achieve your goals.

9.  Diverse Economy.  
Our region's economy is diversified and includes medical technologies, a broad range of manufacturers, corporate headquarters and distribution centers.

10.  Profit is a Good Thing.
We work hard for you before, during and after you make the decision to establish your business here.  We help you make sound business decisions and avoid costly mistakes.  We help you produce your product faster and more profitability.  Use us to help you.