"One of Schrader's main reasons for locating to Springfield was the availability of a dedicated workforce to help us grow. The previous employer in our building had over 50% of the workforce employed there for over seven years with many achieving ten to fifteen years. This area is perfectly located, especially for the automotive market. We have found ten customers, including GM, Nissan, Toyota, Mercedes, Hyundai, Honda and BMW, all within a six-hour drive. All of this, coupled with available transportation, suitable sub-suppliers, tool and die shops and the many nearby universities to find talent in make this the climate we want to do business in."
Jared Smalley, General Manager
Schrader Electronics (A Tomkins Company)
Robertson County
ROBERTSON COUNTY LABOR FORCE
Annual Average: 2006
County Labor Market Area
Civilian Labor Force 32,540 511,090
Employment 31,090 489,350
Unemployment 1,440 21,740
Unemployment Rate 4.4% 4.3%
HS Graduates (2007) 635 8,336
Estimated County Available Labor: Feb 2008
County Labor Market Area
Total 1,750 26,300
Male 770 13,290
Female 980 13,010
County 10-Year Growth Report
Years: 1998-2007 New Plants Expansions
Number Projects 3 92
Job Opportunities 425 3,320
Total Investments $51,775,000 $246,510,676
Per Capita Personal Income (2005) = $29,372
Area Manufacturing (Annual Average)
# of Units - 84
Annual Avg. Employment - 6,133
*Labor Market Area is defined as Robertson, Cheatham, Davidson, Montgomery, and Sumner Counties
QUICK FACTS
- Robertson County is home to 11 incorporated cities with an estimated population of 62,187.
- Small town atmosphere and affordability, within a half-hour drive of Nashville.
- Labor force of over 200,000 within a 25-mile radius.
- Bordered by Interstates 24 & 65, just a day's drive to 75% of the U.S. population.