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The 9th Annual Education to Employment (E2E) Summit brought the region’s education and workforce communities together on August 26 at the historic Bristol Train Station for a day filled with big ideas, meaningful conversations, and connections focused on preparing for the future of work. Educators, business and industry leaders, workforce professionals, economic developers, students, and community partners gathered to explore the changing workforce landscape and consider an

The Town of Mountain City is receiving a historic investment in its future. The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded the Town of Mountain City $22.5 million in Disaster Supplemental funding through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for critical wastewater infrastructure improvements designed to strengthen the community’s resilience and support industrial and economic growth throughout the region. The funding opportunity was made available following the devast

The First Tennessee Development District (FTDD) Foundation is proud to announce a $35,000 grant from the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee’s Strong Women, Strong Futures initiative to support women and families already participating in STRONG Families NETN. The two-year grant, beginning August 31, 2026, will help current STRONG Families participants overcome financial barriers to post-secondary education, workforce training, and career advancement. Helping Women Keep Moving