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About ETEDA

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East Tennessee Economic Development Agency (ETEDA) is a nonprofit public/private partnership that has promoted and marketed the business location advantages of the 15-county Knoxville region of East Tennessee to national and international corporate decision-makers for more than twenty five years.

ETEDA is dedicated to providing confidential assistance at every step of the site location process and serves as the East Tennessee Regional Industrial Development Association (RIDA).

Our organization assists companies considering relocation to East Tennessee, providing customized information and demographic data upon request. ETEDA conducts in-house research and analysis and serves as an information clearinghouse for businesses.

Additionally, we collaborate closely with our 15-county region to enhance their local economic development initiatives. We provide customized community development assistance, offering a broad range of demographic resources and support materials.

ETEDA’s strategic approach, tailored services, and collaborative efforts with businesses and communities make our organization a catalyst for economic development and a valuable resource for the region’s success.

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ETEDA’s strategic approach, tailored services, and collaborative efforts with businesses and communities make our organization a catalyst for economic development and a valuable resource for the region’s success.