NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership Unveils Innovative Website to Boost Business Attraction and Collaboration

    BLOUNTVILLE, TN, October 24, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership is happy to announce the launch of its redesigned website, Networkstn.com, created in collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency. This new platform is designed to advance economic growth and business development in Northeast Tennessee, offering enhanced tools and resources to local businesses, site selection consultants, and community leaders.

The revamped site seamlessly integrates innovative features that promote regional economic development. A standout feature is the new site selection tool, which provides businesses and site selection consultants with up-to-date property data, streamlining the search for ideal locations within the region. Additionally, the new website enhances user experience with a streamlined interface that offers easy access to information about available grants, development projects, and economic opportunities.

"Our primary goal was to create a dynamic platform that leverages the Tennessee Three-Star Grant to drive business attraction and economic development," said Abby Mease, Workforce Development & Special Projects Coordinator at NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership. "The redesign needed to be more than just an update; it had to provide real tools to foster growth in the region, and we're thrilled with how it turned out."

One of the key elements of the website is its integration with NETNConnects.com, a regional collaboration platform that connects community and business leaders across Northeast Tennessee. The coordination between the two sites enables streamlined communication and resource sharing, further fostering regional growth and collaboration.

"The connection with NETNConnects.com is critical for our economic development efforts," continued Mease. "It ensures that businesses have everything they need to thrive in the region and promotes collaboration among local leaders and stakeholders."

The redesign was made possible by the Tennessee Three-Star Grant, which funded the implementation of advanced tools like the site selection feature. These tools are instrumental in attracting business investment and showcasing the region's economic potential.

"Our new website significantly boosts our marketing capabilities," added Michael Parker, NETWORKS Director of Economic Development. "It provides a fresh, modern platform to promote available properties, development projects, and local incentives. This, combined with our coordination with NETNConnects.com, positions us as a unified, collaborative community, appealing to organizations seeking investment opportunities."

The team at NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership had a highly positive experience working with Golden Shovel throughout the redesign process. "Golden Shovel truly understood our vision," said Mease. "Their expertise in community-based projects and economic development helped us create a website that not only looks fantastic but also serves as a powerful tool for our region's growth."

You can view the newly designed website here: https://www.networkstn.com/

NETWORKS SULLIVAN PARTNERSHIP is the economic development organization for Sullivan County, Tennessee, serving the communities of Bluff City, Bristol, and Kingsport. It also supports neighboring Hawkins County with the development of the Phipps Bend Industrial Park. Located in the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol combined metro area, NETWORKS offers a strategic location, a skilled workforce, and a collaborative environment to foster business growth. The organization provides personalized support, including property tours, workforce development, incentives, and assistance with shovel-ready sites, making the region attractive for new and expanding businesses.

TENNESSEE THREESTAR PROGRAM is an initiative designed to encourage community development, efficient government, and economic prosperity across the state. The program supports a wide range of projects aimed at improving quality of life and increasing collaboration across communities.

GOLDEN SHOVEL AGENCY is a full-service economic development marketing agency that believes thriving communities improve everyone's lives. Everything it does connects businesses and talent with communities they'll succeed. It does this by empowering economic developers through groundbreaking economic development communications. Golden Shovel has helped hundreds of communities across the globe shape and tell their stories to strengthen the vitality of their regional economies.

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