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Agriculture

Angela Black Work Is Horseplay at Rolling Ridge Farm
For avid equestrians, Rolling Ridge Farm is a place to learn, train and enjoy.
Products of Mayfield Dairy Farms Agribusiness Deeply Rooted in Tri-State Region
Agribusiness remains deeply rooted across the tri-state region.

Business Almanac

Where East Meets West
Western North Carolina has long been home to the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.
A Railroad’s Ups and Downs
The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is steeped in fame.
Bite-Sized Success Story
The Krystal hamburger restaurant opened in Chattanooga in 1932, and the company - now with 420 restaurants in 11 states- has its corporate headquarters in the city.
Blue, Gray and Crimson
One of the most brutal battles of the Civil War took place at Chickamauga.
Hang In There
Flights of fancy occur often in Rising Fawn, Ga.
Something’s in the Water
Otters live there, and so do penguins, barracudas and snapping turtles.
Bald Is Beautiful
On a clear day, you can see Atlanta.
Quite the Hike
Now that’s a long footpath.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Religious Heritage Trail Plotted in Tennessee
A religious heritage trail in southeast Tennessee allows visitors to trace the roots of faith in the area.
Cumberland Plateau Forests Preserved as Parkland
The Bowater paper company (now part of AbitibiBowater Inc.) has put about 250,000 acres of woodlands up for sale on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau.
After 81 Years, Lake Winnepesaukah Park Still Thrills
An amusement park in Georgia is all wet, and that’s a good thing.
Hiwassee or Hiawassee, It’s a Beautiful River
The Tennessee Valley Authority built and operates 29 hydroelectric dams in the seven states it serves.
Towns County Hosts Annual Georgia Mountain Fair
Dust off your clogging shoes and head to Lake Chatuge in May for the annual Georgia Mountain Fair.
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Celebrates 75 Years
Take note: The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2008.
Riverbend Festival Draws Music Lovers to Chattanooga
Applause is a common sound at the Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga each June.
road Cherohala Skyway Offers 36 Miles of Scenic Splendor
The 36-mile Cherohala Skyway was completed in fall 1996 after being under construction for 34 years.
World-Renowned Pianist Makes Home in Cleveland
You have to hand it to pianist Ning An.
State Historical Park Celebrates the Cherokee
For a quarter century, the heritage and history of the Cherokee Indians have been observed on the first weekend in August at Red Clay State Historical Park just south of Cleveland, Tenn.
Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater Is World’s Largest
Movies and stars take on another meaning at the Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater.
Celebration of Flight Air Show Soars Into Carolina
Look: Up in the sky.

Business Climate

A Winning Strategy Lands Two Huge Projects for 22-County SEIDA Region
Money talks, and the billions being spent by foreign companies in the Southeast Industrial Development Association’s 22-county service area these days speak with a loud and complimentary voice.
Arrival of VW Seen as Powerful Lure for Regional Growth
These are heady days for the political and economic leaders of the Southeast Industrial Development Association.
Ambassadors Tell Positive Story of Dalton, Ga.
The “in” crowd is getting larger in Dalton, Ga., thanks to a new program of the Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority.
Home-Grown Bank Grows
United Community Banks moved six operations and 145 employees into a new, 40,000-square-foot building in the Blairsville (Ga.) Airport Regional Industrial Park in 2008.
Entrepreneurial Success
Business at BC Machining in Brassville, N.C., has been growing, and owner Bob Merrill expects to do more than $1 million in business in 2009.
A Winning Spin Cycle
Bradley County’s largest private employer is adding 500 jobs.
Rhea Feats of Clay
The nation’s largest brick manu­facturer has made a long-term investment in Rhea County, Tenn., with a new manufacturing plant in Spring City that can produce 100 million bricks a year.
Tennessee Log Homes has some versions with log exteriors but traditional interiors. ‘Woodn’t’ It Be Nice To Have a Log Home?
Luxury models are a far cry from cabins.
The Interstate 75 corridor through northwest Georgia into Tennessee is already known as “Auto Alley.” Communities Put Business Recruitment in Overdrive
It’s no surprise that Volkswagen continues to make news in this part of the United States, but other companies related to the auto industry also are looking to make some news here.
Larry Kernea, manager of the Murphy (N.C.) Power Board, is chairman of the Southeast Industrial Development Association. SEIDA’s Chairman Explains How the Region Is Preparing for an Automotive Giant
Volkswagen is coming to Chattanooga, but exactly where will the automaker’s many suppliers settle?
Here’s a safe prediction: The VW emblem will become even more commonplace in the Chattanooga area. Countdown Is Under Way for Opening Volkswagen U.S. Plant
On land where ammunition was made for the American military during World War II, the German automaker is spending $2 billion and hiring 2,000 workers.
Key Industries Targeted for Business Recruitment, Retention
SEIDA expands economic development efforts from new headquarters
Vision Quest Program Mentors High School Students
The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and the Fannin County Development Authority partnered to launch Vision Quest, a program aimed at developing the county’s future business leaders.
Ramona Daugherty Organizations, Incubators Aid Start-up Companies
In 1988, when Joe Ruf worked as an executive for a major telecommu­nications firm in Atlanta, he was among the first people in the country to carry a cell phone.
Dalton, Georgia Dalton, Ga., Embodies Global Economy at Work
Long known as a hub of the flooring industry, Dalton now is luring a variety of manufacturers from around the world to north Georgia.
Nissin Businesses Give Region an International Flavor
A drive around the Southeast Industrial Development Asso­ciation region is a bit like a quick world tour.
TVA, Power Companies Build Infrastructure To Spark Growth
The Tennessee Valley Authority and the region's power distributors have embraced infrastructure's broadest definition in offering multiple services.
Planet of the Grapes Sample the Area’s Businesses – From Wine to Water
At Planet of the Grapes, Thomas Friedheim and his wife, Gwynne Shippy, share their passion for and knowledge of wines from around the world.
Chattanooga Times Tri-State Breaks Down Barriers, Embraces Diversity
People from diverse cultural backgrounds are working across the Southeast region in a variety of jobs.
Beaulieu of America Local Cooperation Yields Global Results
Competing in the global economy demands regional cooperation.
Suzanne Bishop Women’s Business Center Assists Entrepreneurs
Southeast Women’s Business Center offers invaluable assistance
Kathy Johnson Organization Trumpets Tri-State’s Advantages
SEIDA promotes the many advantages of doing business in the area
Beth Jones of SEIDA Accentuating the Positive
SEIDA makes a powerful pitch to lure business and industry to region
Infinity Manufacturing, Incubators Nuture Fledgling Entrepreneurs
Area incubators help small businesses get off to a running start
Kruesi Award Striving for the Kruesi
Award recognizes innovators and their great ideas
Aerisyn LLC manufactures Chattanooga Firms Breed Patently Good Ideas
Wind turbines, nanofibers and ‘intelligent’ ovens originated here

Technology

The SimCenter at UTC UTC Now Home for Computational Engineering
Researchers at UTC's SimCenter address real-world problems.

Energy

Energy Sector Amped Up in Southeast Region
A convergence of global energy needs and a strong manufacturing sector is happening now in and around Chattanooga with plant upgrades, expansions and retooling positioning the entire region for explosive growth.
Solar Project Radiates Opportunity for SEIDA Region
Whether it’s existing technology or futuristic new equipment and processes, renewable energy production is generating new investment and new opportunities.
Theater Group Teaches Kids About Saving Energy
To help bring its message of conservation home at all levels, TVA is working with the National Theatre for Children to send “The Energized Guyz” to more than 1,000 schools in the Tennessee Valley region.
Dams on the Tennessee River and its tributaries transformed the Southeast forever. Documentary Film Salutes TVA’s First 75 Years
When President Franklin D. Roosevelt launched his famous New Deal in 1933, along with it came the formation of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Now in its 75th year of service, the Tennessee Valley Authority is the nation’s largest public power producer. TVA Conserves While Adding Capacity
Adding significant new services while preaching conservation, the Tennessee Valley Authority finds itself coming at energy use from every angle during its 75th anniversary year.
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant TVA Provides Low-Cost Power, Generates Development Support
TVA provides reliable power at low cost, plus development support.

Manufacturing

Southeast Industrial Region Retools Manufacturing Sector
Significant investment in new and existing facilities is giving new muscle to the Southeast Industrial Development region’s manufacturing base.
Companies Make Useful Products for Health Care
In 1914, German immigrant George Fillauer Sr. opened the Red Star Pharmacy in Chattanooga.
Business is whirling along at Aerisyn, a manufacturer of wind-power turbines. Manufacturers Meet Demand for Clean and Green Products
Rising energy costs in an economic downturn force even the healthiest companies to take a look at power usage.
Sioux Tools Training Program Helps Machinists Retool Skills
Training program helps Sioux Tools after move to North Carolina.
Shaw Industries Manufacturing Still Chugging in Tri-State’s Economy
Manufacturing – new and old – is a key component of region’s economy.
City of Dalton Flag Georgia Carpet Industry Weaves New Strategies
The carpet industry around Dalton, Ga., adapts to market conditions

Transportation

Andrews-Murphy Upgrade Gives Lift to Transportation System
Touchdown, Heath Shuler.
Five airlines fly in and out of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. Region Enjoys Mobility by Land, Water and Air
A solid transportation infrastructure is the core component of any well-thought-out push for generating business.
Barges Moving People, Goods Through the Region Is a Snap
Thanks to investment in airports, river ports, highways and rail lines, the tri-state region gets an “A” for accessibility.
EV America EV America Finds Eager Market for Electric and Hybrid Buses
For EV America, providing a solution for soaring fuel prices, dependence on foreign oil and carbon emissions that contribute to global warming is good business.
Interstate Multiple Markets within Easy Reach in Tri-State
Whoever said “You can’t get there from here” definitely wasn’t referring to the region where Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee come together.

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Southeast Region Builds On its Strength
Two of the most significant foreign capital investments in the United States are taking place in the heart of the Southeast Industrial Development Association’s service territory, cementing the 22-county, three-state region’s attractiveness as a place for new investment and jobs.

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