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Economic Development Newport TN - Newport’s business environment is as progressive as it is diverse. Our corporate residents include national and international firms, such as ConAgra Grocery Products, Falcon Products, a manufacturer of restaurant furniture, American Appliance Products, a wire fabricator, Sonoco Products, a paperboard company, and ACE Products, a manufacturer of rubber products. With the strong civic leadership, low tax rates, and loyal customer base, businesses interested in locating or expanding here will find plenty of opportunities for success. The Newport/Cocke County Economic Development Commission provides eligible businesses with a varety of resources from training opportunities to financial incentives like revolving loan funds, corporate excise tax, sales and use tax, and other tax credits. We recognize that a highly educated workforce is critical to the success of any business. That’s why we feel fortunate to be within an hour’s drive of seven colleges and universities, including Walters State Community College, Carson-Newman College, and Western Carolina University. When you make the decision to grow in Newport, you’ll join an expanding list of businesses that have discovered the benefits of becoming part of a forward-thinking community! Keywords: economic, development, businesses, redevelopment