Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed into law the Made in Tennessee Act, a project that promotes Tennessee manufacturers and products. Vice President of Public Service Dr. Mary Jinks, UT Center for Industrial Services (CIS) Executive Director Dr. Paul Jennings, Rep. Jason Powell and other members of the state legislature were in attendance at the bill signing.
Manufacturing is an integral part of Tennessee's economy. According to the National Association of Manufactuers, the industry accounts for nearly 15 percent of the state's total output and employs 11.4 percent of its workforce. The goal of the Made in Tennessee program is to support the Volunteer State's manufacturing community by raising awareness of their products and providing resources to help them grow.
For 50 years, CIS has assisted manufacturers across the state in the areas of business growth, health and safety and sustainability. CIS also has led economic development efforts by helping existing firms become more competitive, develop new products and markets, and by teaching economic development practitioners new approaches to navigating economic growth. For more on CIS visit www.cis.tennessee.edu
