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Connect with Northeast Tennessee!
Mar 17 2025“NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is the economic development partnership dedicated to providing resources, news, and services to Northeastern Tennessee businesses, workforce, and residents. Connecting with NETWORKS on social media is an easy way to access this helpful information and interact with others from the community about these important topics,” states Abby...
Sullivan County Offers High-Quality Living!
Mar 10 2025“Residents of Sullivan County, TN, enjoy breathtaking mountain views, lower cost of living, more job opportunities, and a variety of things to do! The county is home to successful businesses across varying industries that benefit from the region’s incentives, amenities, and available properties. We are here to help you navigate...
“Sullivan County, TN, prioritizes childcare for our residents, which is one of the many reasons this is the perfect place to raise a family! High-quality childcare services are accessible through the extensive network of approximately 80 childcare providers within a 50-mile radius!” states Michael Parker, NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership Director of...
NETNConnects is your one-stop online resource for job opportunities, exploring career pathways, and accessing a wealth of resources tailored to Sullivan County, TN, job seekers. This resource provides tools and opportunities to help you find the right job or career you can thrive in! Sullivan County, TN, is Dedicated to Workforce...
Meet the Communities of Sullivan County, TN!
Feb 17 2025“The NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership website has in-depth, comprehensive profiles for the communities in Sullivan County, TN, that include demographics on population, households, businesses, and much more! Our goal is to help site selectors, businesses, and potential residents get to know the vibrant and thriving cities in the region through these...
“NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership has created an online business and economic development news and media section as a resource for business owners, job seekers, residents, and visitors to Sullivan County, TN. NETWORKS is dedicated to providing extensive resources to ensure success in the business sector and workforce!” states Abby Mease, Workforce...
“NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is an economic development partnership dedicated to providing Sullivan County, TN, businesses with the resources to find industry success. No matter the industry, Northeastern Tennessee provides a robust infrastructure, fast speed-to-market opportunities, available properties, and a talented workforce!” states Michael Parker, Director of Economic Development. We Empower Business...
“Businesses in Sullivan County, TN, are succeeding thanks to the Northeast Tennessee Region’s workforce and commitment to workforce development efforts. NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is a unique economic development partnership dedicated to providing vital resources to businesses and job seekers for optimal success and opportunities for growth,” states Clay Walker, CEO...
“Businesses in Sullivan County, TN, benefit from the plentiful and reliable infrastructure here! Companies across varying industries have access to road, rail, and airport transportation services, as well as affordable water, broadband, electricity, and natural gas. All together, our businesses have more opportunity to become and remain successful,” states Michael...
“People in Northeast Tennessee benefit from the lower housing costs and variety of available housing options. Sullivan County, TN, residents appreciate the rustic charm accompanying the area’s tremendous mountainous vistas. If you want to relocate to the area, the staff at NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership are here to help!” states CEO...
“NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is an economic development partnership committed to fostering a thriving and supportive business environment here in Northeastern Tennessee. Sullivan County businesses can access unique incentives through our website to become and remain successful here!” states Abby Mease, Workforce Development and Special Projects Coordinator at NETWORKS. Benefit from Business...
“NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is dedicated to assisting you with finding the perfect site or building for your business needs in Sullivan County, TN! This database makes it easy for site selectors to navigate these available properties and find the right one for your business needs,” states Michael Parker, Director of...
“NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is an economic development partnership dedicated to compiling and showcasing up-to-date regional data for the Tri-Cities Northeastern Tennessee region. Site selectors, business owners, and prospective residents can utilize this information to make the most informed decision about locating in this vibrant and thriving region!” states CEO Clay...
New Platform Enhances Site Selection, Economic Development, and Regional ConnectivityBLOUNTVILLE TN–NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is happy to announce the launch of its redesigned website, Networkstn.com, created in collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency. This new platform is designed to advance economic growth and business development in Northeast Tennessee, offering enhanced tools and...
Nashville – A new manufacturing facility is coming to Sullivan County.Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and O’Neal Manufacturing Services officials announced Tuesday that OMS is locating its first Tennessee facility in Kingsport.Through the project, OMS will invest $8.5 million and create...
Choosing where to retire is a big decision. You’ll want to consider the cost of living and access to healthcare in addition to finding a destination that has plenty of recreational activities.It’s no secret that Tennessee is a popular location for retirees. According to Retire Tennessee, one of the biggest...
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Share Logistics to Establish First Tennessee Locations
Sep 4 2024Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Share Logistics officially announced today the company will locate new operations in both Hawkins and Sullivan Counties.The project will allow Share Logistics to centralize logistics for its client, Accoya USA, which manufactures...
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission have announced that Northeast State Community College has been awarded a $1,920,985 grant through the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program.The GIVE program, established soon after Gov. Lee took office in 2019, is designed to address skills gaps in Tennessee’s workforce...
225 New Jobs Coming to Johnson City Following $14M Investment Into Golf Cart Manufacturing
Aug 13 2024Johnson City, Tenn. (WCYB) — A $14 million investment into a golf cart manufacturing facility is expected to bring 225 new jobs to Johnson City, officials announced Tuesday.With the newest acquisition on Eddie Williams Road, MD Carts and its sister company LPI Inc. have amassed more than 750,000 square feet...
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Bristol, Tenn. City Council Joins Project to Buy Land on Airport Pkwy for Industrial Development
Feb 6 2024Bristol, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Bristol, Tennessee City Council passed a resolution Tuesday authorizing its participation in a project by NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership that would purchase around 40 acres of land on Airport Parkway to create 2 site pads, ready for future industrial developments.Click here to read the full article.
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — At a work session Tuesday night, the Bristol, Tennessee city council heard from Clay Walker, CEO of Networks Sullivan Partnership, regarding an application for a PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes.“The Industrial Development Board will own the property on paper only the companies still that...
