Become an Investor

ETEDA works to promote East Tennessee as a prime location for investment, helping to strengthen its regional identity on the national and global stage as we highlight the region’s competitive advantages. We build strong relationships across the country and provide free, tailored confidential assistance at every step of the site-location process. Investors’ support helps enhance the visibility of East Tennessee, attracting more industries to our 15-county region.

Investing in ETEDA means contributing to the region’s economic growth by supporting the only unbiased regional economic development group in East Tennessee attracting industries like manufacturing, clean energy, IT, and logistics. This growth creates jobs and enhances the overall economic health of the region that improve the quality of life for East Tennessee residents. Investors can take pride in being part of a project that creates lasting careers for the community, making a generational impact.

ETEDA works closely with local governments, utilities, and organizations like TVA and TN ECD, ensuring that investments are used to create a lasting impact. We provide customized community development assistance, offering a broad range of demographic resources and support materials.

ETEDA’s work builds a foundation for the next generation. Our focus is on growing and emerging business sectors poised for success in our region. By investing now, investors are ensuring that East Tennessee’s youth have access to new career paths, higher education, and quality employment, allowing them to thrive in their hometown rather than seek opportunities elsewhere.

Investing in ETEDA contributes to building a resilient community that can withstand economic downturns and external challenges. By attracting new industry, ETEDA is creating a sustainable foundation for long-term community well-being.

ETEDA fosters collaboration between various stakeholders, including municipalities, utilities, and industries. Investors can feel confident that their contributions help create a unified effort that brings together the strengths of the entire region to solve complex challenges and maximize opportunities.