2016 saw 216 new jobs & 1,507 retained with a total investment of $45.5 million.  The City of Tyler saw an increase of 11.9 in building permits, according to CEO Tom Mullins of Tyler Economic Development Council.  Sales tax revenues weRe down 3.5% from the energy sector and online sales.  Unemployment in Smith County held steady at 4.5%.  THREE new companies are looking at moving to Tyler for 925 new jobs.  Sanderson Farms is the big 2017 news.  WE ARE MOVING ON!