Senator Bill Hagerty Engages in Discussions on Opportunity Zones 2.0 in Lawrence County
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty recently met with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner to discuss Opportunity Zones 2.0. This meeting, which also included Ryan Egly, President and CEO of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, focused on the potential impact of the next generation of this federal economic development program on communities like Lawrence County. The discussion was part of a broader effort by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce to highlight business growth, industry outreach, and community investment. Senator Hagerty's involvement underscores the continued federal interest in leveraging such programs for local economic benefit. The Chamber's activities in August also included welcoming new members, strengthening relationships with existing industries through site visits, and participating in regional economic development seminars. These efforts aim to provide local businesses with reliable information on wages, benefits, and workforce tr... 
