Upscale apartments come to former Memorial Hospital

March 21, 2013 -- It’s one of Johnson City’s most significant historic buildings, it gave birth to thousands of memories (and children), and it’s getting a new lease on life that will bring new jobs and new residents to the downtown area. (click headline or photo for more)

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Major retail development planned for Boones Creek

February 8, 2013 – The Washington County Economic Development Council and Johnson City Development Authority are guiding future retail and commercial development of 100 acres in the Tri-Cities' most desirable retail location, and have authorized an incentive method to help attract tenants. (click the photo or headline for more)

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Renasant Bank enters market, targets downtown JC

December 20, 2012 - Renasant Bank, a Tupelo, MS-based institution with approximately $4 billion in assets, is planting its flag in downtown Johnson City as it enters the Tri-Cities market. A branch at 103 King Street will open in the first quarter of 2013.

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Local companies develop unique banking product

December 5, 2012 - Several local companies provided the key technology and manufacturing for All Clear System, a Tri-Cities company with a banking safety product that could revolutionize opening and closing procedures. Click the headline or photo for more, and pick up a copy of the December Business Journal for the story.

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Technology Center consolidation a boon to area economy

November 28, 2012 - One of the region's most important workforce development partners, the Tennessee Technology Center at Elizabethton, is in the midst of a $16 million expansion/consolidation project. In the meantime, the school continues to churn out highly qualified graduates who find jobs with an astounding rate of success.

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