• Economic Structure
• Major Employers
• New and Expanding Business
• Economic Indicators
• Testimonials

Economic Structure

Collierville's economy has transcended from a predominantly agricultural base into a diverse economic structure including manufacturing, service, trade, construction, finance, government and high technology. Collierville's economic base has maintained a steady course of expansion and diversification and continues to show promise of future growth in years to come.

The manufacturing sector is broad based as well. Industrial operations cover a wide range of product lines including plastics, electronics, surgical appliances, refrigeration equipment and many more. The largest of these industry sectors (plastics and refrigeration) continue to provide jobs for Collierville area residents.

Based on current and projected growth, Collierville places emphasis on long-term planning for the future needs of its citizenry. It is a community that has prepared for its growth by positioning itself for the future needs of industrial, commercial and residential development.

Major Employers

Largest Manufacturers/Distributors in Collierville

Largest Non-Manufacturing Employees

Largest Manufacturers in Surrounding Memphis Area

Employment Breakdown - 2001

New and Expanding Business

FedEx World Tech Center – Memphis-based FedEx selected Collierville over sites in Colorado Springs and north Dallas for its multi-million dollar world technology center.

• 140-acres
• 900,000 sq. ft.
• 2600 employees
• 1998 (year located)

Baptist Memorial Hospital – Collierville – Baptist Memorial Hospital’s newest State-Of-The-Art health care operation is expected to have an $8 million impact in spin-off business.

• 96-acres
• $38 million investment
• 60-bed, full-service hospital
• 300employees
• 1999 (year established)

Helena Chemical Company – Helena Chemical Corporation moved its new office headquarters facility to Schilling Farms.

• 6.2-acres
• 104,000 sq. ft. “Class A” office building
• 212 employees
• 2001 (year located)

Carrier Corporation – Carrier is the largest manufacturer in Shelby County. They manufacture Carrier, Bryant and Payne heating and air conditioning units.

• Second Plant expansion completed
• First expansion increased workforce 34% in January 2003
• Plant currently produces 1.2 million units per season
• Second expansion will increase jobs by 300.
• 1967 (year established)

Orion Packaging Systems, Inc. – Expanded its Memphis headquarters for the U.S. with the construction of new facilities located at Schilling Farms.

• Extensive offices for management, customer service, etc.
• State-of-the-art training facilities
• 25 employees
• 1999 (year located)

Central Woodwork – Central Woodwork has begun construction on a new office/assembly facility.

• 19-acres
• $8 million dollar project
• 130 jobs

Economic Indicators

Testimonials

“Collierville is a community that is well balanced with both industrial and residential areas. As an owner of a fast growing technology company, we have found Collierville still possesses that small town charm with the big time infrastructure to support World Class companies.”

Dave Nelson
President
Aims Logistics

“Helena’s decision to move to Schilling Farms was made easier because of the first-class treatment and cooperation we received from the city of Collierville. The business/residential concept of Schilling Farms in a park-like setting is unique, and we believe it will be a positive environment in which to conduct business.”

Roger Lewis
Treasurer
Helena Chemical Company