Governor Haslam’s Weekly Wrap-up

Published by News Desk 2 on June 24, 2017.
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Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe to Make Economic Development Trip to Europe
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe will travel to Europe from June 26 to June 30 for an economic development trip designed to strengthen ties with European businesses and increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in Tennessee.

Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Mohawk Industries to Expand Operations in Dickson
After attaining a significant production milestone and opening a new customer experience center within its state-of-the-art ceramic tile manufacturing plant in Dickson earlier in 2017, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Mohawk Industries announced today the world’s leading flooring manufacturer will expand manufacturing operations in Tennessee. Mohawk will add a second plant near its recently built Dickson tile factory.

Haslam Appoints William A. Young to Claims Commission

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has named William A. Young of Knoxville to the Tennessee Claims Commission, replacing William O. Shults of Newport whose terms expires June 30

Tennessee Sees Significant Decreases in County Jobless Rates
Following the lowest state unemployment rate in nearly 20 years, Tennessee’s county unemployment rates for May 2017 have decreased in 94 counties and remained the same in 1, according to data released today by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

Haslam, TDEC Present Dr. Edward Chester with Lifetime Achievement Award
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau presented Dr. Edward Chester with the Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards on June 16.

Over $33.4 Million in Water and Wastewater Construction Loans Awarded
Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner Bob Martineau today announced that seven communities and one Utility District have been approved to receive over $33.4 million in low-interest loans for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.

May Revenues
Tennessee tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates in May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin today announced that overall May revenues were $1.1 billion, which is $53.1 million more than the state budgeted.

Tennessee Consumers Gain Additional Protections with Passage of New Legislation
Scammers who target Tennessee consumers with caller identification ‘spoofing’ or use deceptive advertising to sell motor vehicle warranties now face additional punishments thanks to new legislation passed by the General Assembly.

Back-to-School Plans Should Include Required Vaccinations
To prevent the spread of diseases and to keep our kids of all ages and their classmates safe, healthy and in school learning, all students in Tennessee, from kindergarten to college, must have proof of immunizations before they can start school. State leaders of health and education say it’s best to get those important vaccines now to avoid longer wait times later and to ensure a smooth beginning to the 2017 school year.

Free Tax Workshops for New Businesses In July
The Tennessee Department of Revenue will be holding a series of free, in-person tax workshops for new businesses in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville in July. Details on the bi-monthly workshops are below.

SNAPSHOT OF THE WEEK AHEAD

Saturday, June 24

  • Commissioner Parker will “throw down” in the inaugural TWCEA BBQ Cook-off for the title “BBQ King” historic TSP in Nashville at 11:15 a.m.
  • Commissioner Grinder will visit and present to the crew of the U.S.S. Tennessee SSBN734 in Kings Bay, GA and tour the submarine at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Sunday, June 25

  • NO SCHEDULED EVENTS

Monday, June 26

  • Governor Haslam and Commissioner Rolfe will travel to Europe on an economic development trip through Friday. For more information on the trip, click here.
  • Commissioner Hunter will host LEAD Tennessee in Nashville at 8 a.m. Commissioner Barnes will speak and participate on a panel beginning at 11 a.m.
  • Commissioner Templeton will speak at the Southern Feed & Grain Conference in Destin, FL at 10 a.m.
  • Commissioner Schroer will speak at a groundbreaking for State Industrial Access Road near Interstate 75 in Caryville at 11 a.m. ET.
  • Commissioner Martineau will attend and speak at a Meet the Manager event at David Crockett State Park at 1:30 p.m.
  • Commissioner Purkey will speak at the Tennessee Statewide Election Seminar at Music City Sheraton in Nashville at 2:15 p.m.
  • Commissioner Parker will continue an on-site inspection and tour the department’s state prisons and probation-parole field offices in West Tennessee through Wednesday.

Tuesday, June 27

  • Commissioner Templeton will serve on a discussion panel at TN Cattleman’s Association Summer Conference in Morristown at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 28

  • Commissioner Hunter will host the Tennessee Government Management Institute graduation in Franklin at 9 a.m.
  • Commissioner Purkey will attend the Nashville Joint Terrorism Task Force Executive Board meeting in Nashville at 10:30 a.m.
  • Commissioner Phillips will attend the grand opening of Fischer USA’s High Frequency Mill in Manchester at 1 p.m.

Thursday, June 29

  • Commissioner Barnes will attend the DHS Mission Possible Leadership Academy orientation at Tennessee Tower at 8 a.m. Commissioner Hunter will host.
  • MG Haston will speak at a Veterans luncheon in Cleveland at 11 a.m.
  • Commissioner Parker will speak at FCC Chairman’s meeting to promote technological solutions of combating contraband wireless devices in prisons in Washington, D.C.

Friday, June 30

  • MG Haston will be the keynote speaker at the TBI Basic Criminal Investigation School graduation in Nashville at 10 a.m.
  • Commissioner Templeton will attend the TN Governor’s School for Agricultural Sciences in Martin at noon.
  • Commissioner Purkey will speak at the THP Cadet Class #617 graduation ceremony at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church in Hermitage at 12:30 p.m.