On Monday, Sept. 8, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Innovation Valley Inc. will host a kick-off breakfast featuring a pep talk from University of Tennessee men’s head basketball coach, Bruce Pearl.
WATERBURY, VERMONT (August 1, 2008) – Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), today announced it has chosen Knox County, Tennessee as the future home of a new manufacturing and distribution facility for the Green Mountain Coffee segment. The Company has closed on the purchase of a 334,000 square foot building on a 31 acre parcel of land in Knox County for approximately $10.4 million. The new site will support the brand’s national expansion and continued growth in the single-cup business.
The Knoxville Chamber recently announced the development of the Green Business Recognition Program to celebrate members that have implemented efforts to conserve energy and reduce waste. By recognizing businesses efforts to go green, the Chamber hopes to encourage and inspire other businesses to implement these simple, cost effective, green steps.
The Office of Career Services will host its 8th Annual Part-Time Student Employment Job Fair on August 27, 2008 from 10 AM - 3PM at the University Center. If your business would like to participate, please register by Monday, August 18, 2008. Space is limited so register as soon as possible by visiting http://utk-csm.symplicity.com/events/2008pjf
About the Knoxville Chamber
The Knoxville Chamber is East Tennessee's leading business organization and is committed to driving regional economic prosperity and development. The Chamber is focused on helping members make the most of business opportunities and working to grow businesses in Knoxville. The organization is also dedicated to attracting new businesses to Knoxville, supporting the expansion of existing industries and continuing to strengthen the regional workforce and job market.
