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Sony/ATV Music Publishing expanding, relocating to downtown Nashville

lchambers — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

World's leading music publisher to invest millions, create approximately 50-60 new jobs

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with Sony/ATV Music Publishing officials, today announced an expansion and relocation of the company's global administration offices within Nashville.

Sony/ATV's offices, currently located at 65 Music Square West, ...

#2 Best City for Jobs

Joel Kotkin — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:57:00 GMT

Forbes ranked all 398 current metropolitan statistical areas based on employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics from November 2001 through January 2013. Rankings are based on recent growth trends, mid-term growth, long-term growth and the region’s momentum. For this list, Forbes ranked the 66 MSAs with more than ...

Nashville: America’s New Boomtown City

Claire Gordon — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:56:00 GMT

Aol.com has recently named Nashville America’s New Boomtown city due to its flourishing health care sector, cultural diversity, business-friendly environment, and wave of companies that have packed up their headquarters and moved to the Tennessee capital.

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YP Nashville Monthly

lchambers — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:54:35 GMT

May "YP Nashville Monthly" - Help shape the future of Nashville!

Top State for Retirement

lchambers — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:07:00 GMT

Tennessee ranked No.1 on bankrate.com's list of best states in which to retire.

"The cost of living is the second lowest in the country, just behind Oklahoma, according to data collected from the Council for Community and Economic Research. And the Tax Foundation puts Tennessee's state and local tax burden ...

HR Notes

lchambers — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:38:06 GMT

May "HR Notes" - Employers pay millions in distracted driving cases

Most Competitive States

lchambers — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:06:00 GMT

Tennessee is one of the most competitive states in the country when it comes to job creation and business recruitment, according to Site Selection magazine.

Tennessee came in at No. 4 on the annual list.

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#1 Job Growth in 2012

kbarton — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:04:00 GMT

The country music capital led the nation in job growth last year, according to revised data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and reported by The City Paper. Between 2011 and 2012, the Nashville metro area experienced job growth of 3.9 percent, more than any other metro area with a ...

The EDGE Report

lchambers — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:11:56 GMT

The EDGE Report: You are not alone...

Nashville MSA ranked No. 1 in U.S. in job creation

lchambers — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:45:57 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville region is leading the nation in job growth, according to newly released 2012 job growth numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Nashville MSA’s total job numbers increased 3.9 percent in 2012 over 2011.

“Nashville ranking as the No. 1 region in the ...

The Top American Boomtowns

lchambers — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:50:00 GMT

Nashville is one of a dozen new American boomtowns, according to a new ranking by Bloomberg.

Bloomberg looked at metropolitan areas with a million or more people and ranked them based on population growth and growth in their gross domestic product (GDP). The Nashville metropolitan area was ranked No. 8 ...

Nashville Area Chamber's Partnership 2020 names Milton Johnson of HCA as new co-chairman

lchambers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:42:05 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Milton Johnson, president and chief financial officer of Tennessee-based Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), will succeed Jim Wright, executive chairman of Tractor Supply Company, as the Nashville Area Chamber’s Partnership 2020 co-chairman for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

“Jim guided one of Nashville’s most successful companies while providing ...

Nashville #8 on U-Haul's list of fastest-growing cities

Rob Wile — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:18:00 GMT

Compiled by U-Haul, Nashville ranks eighth on a list of 30 cities with the largest proportion of inbound moves to outbound moves in 2012.

The report, reflective of growth patterns in the United States during 2012, was compiled based on nationwide trends in cities of all sizes and reflects communities ...

Nashville ranked #15 for job growth

lchambers — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:02:17 GMT

Area Development magazine has ranked the Nashville MSA 15th in its list of the top 100 U.S. metros for job growth.

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Tennessee receives 2012 Gold Shovel Award

lchambers — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:59:59 GMT

Tennessee has received the 2012 Gold Shovel Award from Area Development magazine. The awards recognize states for their achievements in attracting high-value investment projects that will create a significant number of new jobs in their communities.

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