Some of those businesses include Chattem, Inc., Roper Corporation, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, Volkswagen Group of America, Wrigley Manufacturing Co., and Komatsu America Corporation.

Over 34,000 businesses employ over 309,000 people and generate over $54 billion in annual sales.

The manufacturing sector has over 1,000 companies in 20 industry segments. MSA* manufacturing companies employ over 29,000 people and generate more than $7 billion in annual sales.

The finance, insurance and real estate (FIRE) sector has over 3,000 companies in seven industry segments. MSA* FIRE companies employ over 20,000 people and generate more than $3 billion in annual sales.

Services

The services sector has more than 16,000 companies in 15 industry segments. MSA* service companies employ nearly 120,000 people and generate over $8 billion in annual sales.

Transportation, Communication and Public Utilities

The transportation, communication and public utilities (TCU) sector has over 1,600 companies in 10 industry segments. MSA* TCU companies employ more than 20,000 people and generate over $4 billion in annual sales.