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International

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160K+

Tennesseans employed by foreign-based companies
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$50B+

Capital investment by foreign-based companies in Tennessee
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FREE

Tuition to technical and community college for all Tennesseans
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#1

Busiest cargo airport in the Western Hemisphere
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NO

Personal income tax
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9%

Below national average for cost of living
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70%

Of the U.S. population reached within a one-day trucking drive
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1,000+

Foreign-based companies in Tennessee
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80%

Tennessee counties home to foreign-based businesses

Meet the International Business Development Team

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Southern hospitality starts closer than you think. TNECD has offices around the world and team members ready to help you understand why Tennessee is the perfect venue for your business.

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Adam Breeze
Director of Business Development, United Kingdom and Ireland

adam.breeze@tn.gov

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Yumi Mitamura
Director of Business Development, Japan

yumi.mitamura@tn.gov

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Hee-jung Shin
Director of Business Development, Korea

heejung.shin@tn.gov

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Virginia Crowley
Director of Business Development, Italy and Spain

virginia.crowley@tn.gov

Steffen Bayer, a middle-aged man in a dark suit and striped tie.
Steffen Bayer
Director of Business Development, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg

steffen.bayer@tn.gov

Your Global Partner

All Foreign-Owned Companies

Companies from around the globe are turning up the volume on success in Tennessee. The state has become a hub for foreign investment thanks to our commitment to international partnerships and strong export activity. With a business-friendly climate, skilled workforce and central U.S. location, Tennessee is an ideal home for global companies across industries.

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