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Business in Nashville
The Nashville region's business environment is characterized by a favorable geographic location, quality workforce, lower taxes, and growth opportunities enhanced by a diverse economy.
Over the last decade, the Nashville area has experienced tremendous growth across industry sectors, including the major industries of health care, tourism, publishing and music. High-profile businesses from across the country and the globe have moved to the Nashville area in the past few years, from Oreck, to Backyard Burgers, to Nissan, to the Consulate-General of Japan.
As a service to area businesses, the Nashville Area Chamber provides research and data to help area businesses make sound decisions, and advocates for policies that positively affect the region's business climate. Because existing and start-up companies create the foundation of a strong economy, the Chamber has a special focus on nurturing and supporting these businesses.
Tennessee ranked as the fifth-best state in the country to do business, according to an annual listing by Site Selection magazine. The annual business climate rankings are determined by two factors: 50 percent by the state's economic performance, and 50 percent from surveys of corporate site selectors nationwide.
- Site Selection magazine, November 2009
International Business
Does your company conduct business internationally? Are you interested in bilateral international trade? Find out more about the Nashville Chamber's international business efforts in Middle Tennessee.
Nashville-Area Research & Data
Find current research, data and trends pertaining to the Nashville area, including demographics, workforce, cost-of-living and more.
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