https://www.makeitinmcminn.org McMinn County Economic Development Agency News Feed Sat, 16 May 2026 01:21:00 +0000 en-US https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/67504/maxwell-industries-celebrates-20-years-in-mcminn-county https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/67504/maxwell-industries-celebrates-20-years-in-mcminn-county Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Maxwell Industries, a custom manufacturer of hydraulic oil and fuel reservoir tanks, celebrated 20 years in business with a company-wide dinner in early May that included a few special customers and members of the Athens, Tennessee, community.“We’re a small, locally-owned and operated company, and we invest back in the employees... https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/66554/heil-trailer-expands-production-in-mcminn-county-with-new-contract https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/66554/heil-trailer-expands-production-in-mcminn-county-with-new-contract Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Heil Trailer, a subsidiary of Engineered Transportation International (EnTrans), recently launched a new program to provide fuel tankers to the United States Army. The Tactical Fuel Distribution System (TFDS) Program will allow the company to better meet the needs of the armed forces while creating jobs in McMinn County, Tennessee.“This... https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/66193/how-economic-development-benefits-everyone-in-mcminn-county https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/66193/how-economic-development-benefits-everyone-in-mcminn-county Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Every resident, business owner, and entrepreneur is affected by the efforts of the McMinn County Economic Development Agency (EDA). This organization manages several programs to help local companies grow while attracting new ones.“While the EDA is business-focused, everyone benefits from economic growth,” says Lindsey Ferguson, Executive Director of the McMinn... https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/65716/ferguson-graduates-tva-rural-leadership-institute https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/65716/ferguson-graduates-tva-rural-leadership-institute Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Ferguson Graduates TVA’s Rural Leadership InstituteAthens, TN – December 8, 2025, Lindsey Ferguson, Executive Director of McMinn County Economic Development Authority recently graduated from TVA’s Rural Leadership Institute. The Rural Leadership Institute, developed and sponsored by TVA Economic Development, provides professional leadership training to rural community economic development professionals in... https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/65319/mcminn-county-eda-and-city-of-athens-officials-join-global-leaders-at-47th-seusjapan-conference-in-tokyo https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/65319/mcminn-county-eda-and-city-of-athens-officials-join-global-leaders-at-47th-seusjapan-conference-in-tokyo Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 McMinn County EDA and City of Athens Officials Join Global Leaders at 47th SEUS-Japan Conference in Tokyo McMinn County, TN — Representatives from the McMinn County Economic Development Authority and the City of Athens recently returned from Tokyo, Japan, where they participated in the prestigious 47th Annual Southeast U.S./Japan (SEUS-Japan) Conference. The... https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/65034/abb-installation-products-celebrates-60-years-in-mcminn-county https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/65034/abb-installation-products-celebrates-60-years-in-mcminn-county Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 ABB Installation Products is honoring 60 years in McMinn County, Tennessee, this month. The manufacturing plant has grown into a thriving facility with nearly 300 employees and 200 million pieces produced annually.“Being an American manufacturer is something to be proud of,” says Shane Sparks, Athens Facility General Manager at ABB... https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/60010/denso-announces-expansion-of-200-jobs-and-100-million-capital-investment https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/60010/denso-announces-expansion-of-200-jobs-and-100-million-capital-investment Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETennessee Gov. Bill Lee and DENSO Officials Announce Major Expansion in AthensAthens, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and DENSO officials, announced today the company’s significant expansion in Athens. DENSO will establish additional manufacturing operations, featuring... https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/67610/mcminn-county-idb-issues-rfp-for-mayfield-project https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/67610/mcminn-county-idb-issues-rfp-for-mayfield-project Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The Industrial Development Board of McMinn County (IDB) has officially released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified contractors to complete perimeter fencing improvements at the Mayfield Dairy facility in Athens, Tennessee. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance site security, improve access control, and support ongoing operational... https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/67097/free-made-summer-camp-lets-68th-grade-students-explore-career-options https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/news/p/item/67097/free-made-summer-camp-lets-68th-grade-students-explore-career-options Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 **UPDATE: Registration for the first annual MADE Camp is officially full! If your child is interested in participating, please contact Aryn Stewart at aryn@makeitinmcminn.org to be added to the waitlist.** Students entering sixth to eighth grade in McMinn County have a free summer camp option to explore potential career paths. MADE...