Heartland Forward's Center for Investment Readiness Announces Partnership with Tennessee
Heartland Forward’s Center for Investment Readiness (CIR) has announced its first statewide partnership in Tennessee to support economic development across the state. The collaboration aims to equip communities with data, tools, and connections needed to attract investment and foster long-term growth. This initiative builds on CIR's earlier work in Lawrenceburg and Chattanooga and will be supported by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). Governor Bill Lee emphasized that this partnership ensures economic opportunities reach all Tennesseans, particularly small and mid-sized communities. The collaboration aligns with CIR’s broader goal to partner with 30 communities nationwide to generate $100 million in economic impact by 2030. A key component of the agreement includes a planned event in 2027 designed to connect heartland communities directly with investors. JPMorganChase, along with Edward Jones, Ford Foundation, and Walton Family Foundation, has provided founding support for CIR’s expansion. These partners aim to help small businesses grow, create jobs, and build industries that will drive long-term economic growth in the Heartland region.
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Topics: community growth economic development public-private partnership