Key driver is the area’s support of small businesses
According to a recent report, the Upper Cumberland job market is showing “promising signs of growth and stability.”
Both the Upper Cumberland region and the state economy are showing signs of improving job markets and signs of growth. The key driver is the area’s support of small businesses and its devotion to developing a skilled workforce through initiatives and programs including:
- The Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE)
- Future Workforce Initiative to prepare students for future jobs, particularly in STEM fields.
- The Business Resource Collective (a collaboration between various organizations that work to streamline support and help ensure resources and support needed for small business growth)
“Tennessee consistently ranks as a top state for business thanks to our strong economy, low taxes, and talented workforce, but companies consider more than these factors when choosing where to invest,” said Governor Lee. “As states across the country compete for economic investment, we prioritize relationships – so that leading global brands know we’re committed to delivering greater opportunity for Tennesseans through successful, lasting partnerships.”
In Tennessee, there were 741,196 small businesses. That is 99.5% of Tennessee businesses employing 1.2 million or 41.5% of Tennessee employees. Check out the latest business licenses in Putnam County below.
Bubba’s Loaded Lemonades and More and Dream Country Brewing LLC highlight the list.
New-Business-listing-June-2025Business licenses courtesy of Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors.
Photo by Amrit Sangar on Unsplash.
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