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Welcome to the Marion County Partnership
The Marion County Partnership for Economic Development (Partnership) is a nonprofit, public/private corporation formed in 1986 to address the need to advance the economic, industrial, business and civic welfare of Marion County.
The Partnership is funded by its members, which includes the county, cities, utilities, businesses, leaders and local professionals. The Partnership’s main purpose is to encourage growth of existing industry and businesses while giving all proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking to locate in Marion County. To this end, the Partnership works to promote the county as a single economic entity working in a complementary manner with local and regional economic development programs.
By creating a system to allow lenders, government entities and local businesses and professionals to increase private investment in the communities, the Partnership works to:
- Attract and retain quality jobs
- Assist expansion and retention of existing companies
- Solicit new business compatible with the assets and values of Marion County
- Promote Marion County’s business images and
- Enhance Marion County’s overall quality of life
Primex Plastics Expansion
Plastics Manufacturer Primex to invest $5.4 million to expand operations and create 28 jobs in Jasper in Marion County.
Colonial Chemical Rail Spur
Construction is completed on a rail spur to serve the Colonial operation in New Hope. This includes several years of work and public/private cooperation between several entities, including the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Southeast Tennessee Development District, Marion County, Marion Natural Gas, Sequatchie Valley Electric Cooperative, and CSX Corporation at a cost of over $3.4 million. The 1/2-half mile rail spur expands Colonial's supply chain flexibility, reduces raw materials costs, and provides a key element for the company's growth at its principal U.S. manufacturing plant. This type of rail access is consistent with the infrastructure requirements of a manufacturing operation of this scale, TDOT officials said, and connects the Colonial facility directly to CSX lines.
New Chattanooga State Educational Programs at the Kimball Campus
Valmont Trade Program Welcomes 24 Apprentice and Pre-Apprentice Students Amid Growing Need for Skilled Trade Workers - Valmont Industries, Inc., a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, welcomed 24 new pre-apprentice and apprentice students into its trade program in Jasper, Tennessee.
Colonial Chemical is beginning a new learing program, designed specifically for potential applicants. We are partnering with Chattanooga State Community College to deliver essential coursework necessary for a Chemical Operator Technical Certificate (COTC) in only three semesters. All classwork is perfomed at the Chattanooga State - Kimball, TN campus. Courses include:
- Matthematics for Engineeriing Technology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives
- Process Operations
- Process Equipment
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