Copperline Investments Funds Maury County Startup Incubator

The announcement adds to a string of recent developments for the Columbia business community, which has seen steady growth over the past year.

"This is something our community has been asking for, and we're glad to finally see it come together," said Jennifer Williams, economic development officer in Columbia.

Company leaders point to Columbia's growing workforce and lower cost of doing business compared with larger metro markets. The move is expected to create or support roughly 74 jobs in the region over the next two years.

"We're proud of what this means for Columbia and the people who live here." — Jennifer Williams

Local economic development officials say they will continue tracking the impact on jobs and tax revenue in the months ahead.