Why Portland?
Because we are confident in our city, and we want you to see why.
Whether you are looking to relocate your residence or to establish your business here, Portland just makes sense.
Top 10 Reasons To Locate Your Business Here
1. Value - Plenty of land still remains in our area at an exceptional price.
2. Location - Portland is strategically located along the I-65 corridor, SR 52 and US Highway 31W. This cental location provides access to 50 percent of the USA population.
3. Infrastructure - Fire, Police, Sanitation, Water, Sewer, Natural Gas, and Quality Roads are already in place and expanding frequently.
4. Cost Of Doing Business - With no state sales tax and with business friendly local, county, and state governments; Portland is a clear choice for investment.
5. Work Force - Our people and those in the surrounding areas have a history of outstanding job performance.
6. Quality of Living - Your employees will be proud to live in our community and raise their families.
7. Knowledge - Our staff possesses the expertise of cities double our size. We are ready to help you discover your business potential.
8. Airport - Portland's Municipal Airport is capable of serving many aircraft and is a valuable tool to keep your business running on time.
9. Population - The demographics for our area attest we are a community of families with good job skills, good household incomes,and we're prepared to support local business.
10. Commitment - Local elected officials are committed to maintaining our "Business Friendly" status by ensuring area infrastructure keeps up with demand.
See More About Business On Our Economic & Development Page
(Article in the Tennessee Economic Development Guide)
Location, cooperation and private-sector involvement have helped make Portland one small town that walks tall when it comes to economic development.
The first four months of 2006 brought three major industry announcements to this picturesque town of 11,000 residents, long known for its springtime strawberry festival.
“There’s a whole group of ingredients that go into making the community attractive to companies that are looking to build,” says Johnny Hayes, CEO of the Forward Sumner Economic Council.
“Having schools in place, infrastructure in place and housing at all different price ranges so that workers can live in the county – those are some of the things that are key.”
In January 2006, Federated Department Stores – one of the nation’s largest retailers – announced a 595,000-square-foot distribution center for Portland. Federated operates about 950 department stores and about 720 bridal and formalwear stores in 49 states under such well-known names as Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Marshall Field’s, Hecht’s and Filene’s.
Also in January 2006, Gastite – a division of the Titeflex Corporation – said it would relocate its Massachusetts manufacturing and distribution operation to Portland. Gastite manufactures corrugated stainless-steel piping for natural gas and liquefied propane gas. Plans call for the creation of 150 new jobs initially.
And just three months later, Olhausen Billiards Manufacturing Inc. – manufacturer of one of America’s largest and most popular brands of pool tables – announced plans to relocate its headquarters from San Diego to Portland.
“We have experienced tremendous growth over the past few years and at this point in our business, moving to Tennessee makes a lot of sense for us,” says Olhausen CEO Gregg Hovey. “The Portland/Robertson County area has the right business environment, and the community has been extremely cooperative and welcoming.”