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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’s growth in its gross state product in 2010 was sixth best in the country, according to an analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis by On Numbers, a Nashville Business Journal affiliate. Tennessee’s gross state product — a measurement of the total output of goods and services, akin to gross domestic product — grew by 3.52 percent in 2010.
- On Numbers, June 2011
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
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