NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership: Helping Businesses Launch, Relocate, and Expand in Sullivan County

Economic growth fuels strong communities. Thriving businesses create jobs, generate financial opportunity, and improve quality of life. But whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established company, doing business comes with challenges.

That’s where NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership comes in. As Sullivan County’s lead economic development organization, we deliver strategic support to help local businesses grow while attracting new investment to our region, where Tennessee Begins its Business Day.

Our services include:

• Business recruitment and expansion support
• Workforce development
• Site selection assistance
• Access to financial incentives

Attracting New Business to Sullivan County

Recruiting new businesses is a core focus. We promote a diverse range of development-ready sites and work closely with landowners, brokers, and developers to identify and market prime commercial properties through our online site selection tool and other outreach efforts. We also market and recruit companies to Phipps Bend Industrial Park in neighboring Hawkins County.

We also target foreign direct investment (FDI) and growth-oriented industries including:

• Aerospace
• Automotive suppliers
• Distribution & logistics
• Food processing
• Plastics & chemical additives
• Steel & metal manufacturing

Supporting Local Business Growth

Business success doesn’t end after relocation or launch. NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is committed to helping existing companies thrive through strategic partnerships with:

• City of Bristol, TN
• City of Kingsport, TN
• Bristol Chamber of Commerce 
• Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
• Bristol Business Resource Center
• Holston Business Development Center
• Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (TSBDC Affiliate)
• Tennessee Small Business Development Center – Johnson City

We also guide businesses through local, state, and federal incentive programs, including:

✔ Foreign Trade Zone No. 204 – Save on import/export costs
✔ PILOT Agreements – Reducing initial tax burdens
✔ Tax Increment Financing (TIF) – Fund infrastructure and redevelopment projects
✔ Competitive Land Purchasing Programs – Enable affordable expansion

Workforce Development Assistance

Access to skilled labor is a top priority for today’s businesses. Sullivan County offers a labor shed of approximately 270,000 workers and robust workforce recruitment strategies.
We partner with local and state agencies to connect businesses with customized training programs like FastTrack Job Training Assistance, which ensures employees are job-ready from day one. The result? A strong, adaptable workforce to support long-term success.

Marketing & Community Promotion

Raising visibility is vital to economic growth. NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership actively markets Sullivan County’s strengths to attract new investment and talent, while working with community leaders to drive long-term planning and development.

We don’t just promote growth; we help build it.

Let’s Grow Together

Whether launching a startup, expanding operations, or considering relocation, NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is your go-to resource in Sullivan County.
📞 Call us: 423-279-7681
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