strategic advantages, with Hong Kong-based Sinomax moving into neighboring Metro Nashville investing $28 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in the former Whirlpool plant. The recent addition of a trade school represents another dimension of the city’s economic development strategy. “During my tenure, a trade school came into our community to help with workforce development,” Mayor Cole says. “That helps provide opportunities for people who may not be seeking college education but want to go straight into a skilled trade. It’s a big initiative that gives people opportunity and hope to change their lives.” COMMUNITY SERVICES AND QUALITY OF LIFE La Vergne’s investment in public amenities and community services enhances quality of life 11 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06 LA VERGNE, TN
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