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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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

Job seekers and companies across McMinn County can enjoy a full day of networking on Thursday, August 7, at the Athens Regional Park Conference Center at 101 Regional Park Drive. The job fair starts at 9 a.m., runs through 3 p.m., and is free for vendors and applicants.“Our job in...Continue Reading

McMinn County Economic Development Director, Lindsey Ferguson, graduated from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU EDI) on May 2, 2024 at the OU Spring session. OU EDI is an intensive 117-hour certificate program which provides a broad spectrum of advanced education for the economic development professional.  Barry Matherly, CEcD and Dean for OU EDI, said, “OU Economic Development Institute is the premier organization dedicated to training economic development professionals. These graduates have invested in improving their professional capabilities to support their local communities.  Congratulations to all.” OU EDI began in 1962 and...Continue Reading