Washington County EDC Washington County EDC UpdateUpdate

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Regional MapRegional Map

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MSA At-A-GlanceMSA At-A-Glance

Labor Force NumbersLabor Force Numbers

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The Johnson City MSA has experience a tremendous decrease in their Labor Force over the

past 6 years, loosing close to 12,000 workers.

Less individuals in Johnson City are unemployed in 2015 (2,110) than in 2010 (2,940).

Less individuals in the Johnson City MSA are unemployed in 2015 (6,600) than in 2010 (10,280)

Largest job loss sector in the Johnson City MSA from 2010 to 2015 is in the Federal/State/Local

government sector – 900+ jobs.

Johnson City, TN MSA Labor Force

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

100,010 100,580 100,050 98,840 87,890 88,220

Johnson City, TN Labor Force

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

32,320 32,510 32,370 31,970 29,790 30,080

Source: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce

A total of projects were committed to Washington County, TN through 2014/2015. As estimated by these companies, this represents 937 new jobs, over $129 Million of capital investments, and 870,000 sq. ft . of new or renovated space. The projects include:

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2014/2015 - Project Wins2014/2015 - Project Wins

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Retention/Expansion Retention/Expansion ActivityActivity

Since January 2015 we have visited with 19 manufacturers as part of

our existing business visitation program.

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Industry Milestone EventIndustry Milestone EventGoesling USA, Inc.- 25 years

NN, Inc. - 10 years

EPIC Technologies, Inc. - 10 years

QEP - 5 years

LPI, Inc. – Inaugural Year

Johnson City Brewing Co. - Inaugural Year

Yee-Haw Brewing Co. - Inaugural Year

Tennessee Hills Distillery - Inaugural Year

Allied Dispatch Solutions - Inaugural Year

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Recruitment ActivityRecruitment Activity

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WCEDC Website/Social MediaWCEDC Website/Social Media

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StorytellingStorytelling

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Founders After 5 – Founders Founders After 5 – Founders ParkPark

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