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May 19, 2025 | Tom Ballard

Nuclear Energy Supply Chain Investment Fund recognized with national award

Now in its third year, the Business Facilities EDO Awards program shines a spotlight on innovative and impactful economic development programs and initiatives.

Business Facilities, a leading source of news and trends for site selection decision-makershas announced its 2025 class of Economic Development Organization (EDO) Awards, and one of the awards went to the State of Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development was recognized for its Nuclear Energy Supply Chain Investment Fund.

Now in its third year, the Business Facilities EDO Awards program shines a spotlight on innovative and impactful economic development programs and initiatives. From broad industry support to focused small business programs, the awards represent an array of solutions across locations and industries.

“The 2025 EDO Awards provide a look at the evolving nature of the factors behind corporate relocation and expansion decisions. From supporting workforce development and startups and Main Street to site development and a focus on manufacturing, the programs highlighted this year are a true reflection of some of the leading economic development efforts today,” said Anne Cosgrove, Editorial Director for Business Facilities. “We applaud all the entries submitted and welcome the opportunity to showcase the winners in the May/June issue of Business Facilities. These initiatives demonstrate the importance of vision and teamwork when it comes to achieving economic growth.”



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