Union Special Privileges vs. Affordability
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Companies expanding soon in Right to Work Tennessee include Duracell Manufacturing, as well as Steamboat Transportation and United Record Pressing. This is exciting news for the state’s economy and also shows how Right to Work states thrive. Read more below so you can find out more!
Duracell Manufacturing is investing $25 million in order to expand and create 25 new jobs in Right to Work Cleveland, Tennessee.
“The Duracell Company continues to value and invest in its Cleveland, Tennessee, manufacturing site, which has shipped C&D batteries all over the world for decades. With this investment, the site adds a new important role of supporting our greater North American supply chain. We are excited to invest in and leverage the skill sets of our current and new Duracell team members.” […]
“Duracell Manufacturing’s 60-year commitment to Tennessee is a true testament to the highly skilled workforce in Bradley County. We thank Duracell for its additional investment and job creation in Cleveland and the opportunities the company will provide.”
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Steamboat Transportation Group is investing a total of $2 million in order to expand and relocate to Right to Work Brentwood, Tennessee.
“Steamboat Transportation Group’s decision to expand in our state is a result of Tennessee’s business friendly climate and skilled workforce. We believe this specialty transportation provider will find a welcoming home in Williamson County, and we appreciate the additional investment and job creation in Tennessee.” […]
“TVA and Nashville Electric Service congratulate Steamboat Transportation Group, LLC on its decision to expand operations in Williamson County. We are proud to partner with Williamson Inc. and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to support companies like Steamboat Transportation that are committed to continued growth in the region, and we celebrate this announcement together.”
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United Record Pressing is investing $10.8 million in order to expand and create 209 new jobs in Right to Work Nashville, Tennessee.
“United Record Pressing is and always has been a Tennessee-based company with over 74 years of rich history here. We are excited to be making this investment in our expansion in Middle Tennessee and are very appreciative of the important support we have received.” […]
“Tennessee is known by the brands that call our state home, and we are grateful that United Record Pressing has chosen to further invest and create jobs in the Volunteer State. When companies choose to grow in Tennessee, it’s a huge vote of confidence to our workforce and central location, and we couldn’t be more pleased to see United Record Pressing expand in Nashville.”
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To read the previous update on economic development in Right to Work Tennessee, click here.
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