In addition to Knoxville getting high marks for an individual cities' achievements, Site Selection Magazine has honored Tennessee and Governor Phil Bredesen in its Governor's Cup rankings.
Tennessee had the third highest total of new or expanded capital projects in the previous year in the United States.
Ohio had the most projects, 399, followed by Illinois with 362 and Tennessee with 293.
According to the state's website, Bredesen said, “This is good news for Tennessee, and confirms that our state continues to build on its reputation as one of the most business-friendly states in the country. Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup rankings reflect Tennessee’s commitment to driving economic growth and developing a world class workforce through education and training.”
Rhonda Rice, Executive Vice President of the Knoxville Chamber, told the Knoxville News Sentinel that, "Any time that you can show that your state and your region (are) doing well, it's a great message to sell to other potential companies that might be looking to relocate to the area or that might be considering expansion."
Read the story on the State of Tennessee's economic and community development website.
Josh Flory of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has been asked to chair the Southern Technology Council.
From the release:
Nashville – Governor Phil Bredesen has been selected to chair the Southern Technology Council, an advisory council focusing on technology and innovation policy issues for the Southern Growth Policies Board. The council is comprised of a diverse group of professionals in the science, technology and economic development fields with the principal mission of strengthening the Southern economy through innovation and technology.
“Through the Southern Technology Council, I hope to continue pushing Tennessee forward in scientific and technological innovation by expanding our initiatives to the regional level,” Bredesen said. “This council will help provide Southern businesses with the tools to be technologically proficient, knowledge-driven, and globally competitive.”
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