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Economic Impact

Nissan is proud to operate some of the safest and most innovative factories in the country, but it’s Nissan’s team members that sets the automaker apart from the rest.

Nissan Economic Impact Facts

Investment

Nissan has 3 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. - 2 auto production facilities in Tennessee and 1 engine production facility in Mississippi.

$14B

Nissan has invested $14 billion into its U.S. manufacturing operations in the U.S. since 1981.

More than $7 billion in U.S. parts and materials purchased in 2022.

Production

19M

More than 19 million vehicles manufactured in the U.S.

16M

More than 16 million engines manufactured in the U.S.

1.5M

1.5 million U.S.-assembled vehicles have been exported since the start.

Employment

21K

21,000+ U.S. employees including nearly 15,000 manufacturing jobs.

1.5B

$1.5 billion in annual payroll.

See Nissan’s U.S. Brochure for More Information about their Economic Impact here.

Community

Nissan knows the communities are vital to the well-being of its team members. Through the Nissan Foundation and Nissan Neighbors, Nissan supports local non-profits as they fulfill their missions to serve others and promote greater understanding.

Nissan Ready Electrifies the Next Generation

Held in partnership with 100 Black Men of AmericaOpens in a new tab. – America’s top African American-led mentoring organization – Nissan Ready brings together young African American men for three days of career readiness experiences in Nashville, home of Nissan’s North American headquarters.

Nissan and INFINITI executives lead the program, conducting interactive presentations, career-building and networking workshops, and tours of Nissan facilities, while building genuine relationships with participating students.

“Opportunities like this really weren’t available when I was growing up,” said Taylor, who delivered a dynamic, interactive presentation about the future of electrification and Nissan Ambition 2030Opens in a new tab.. “Nissan Ready allows us to engage with today’s youth and understand, ‘How can we give back?

“We still have a long way to go, but we’re taking steps to get there.”

Representing 100 Black Men chapters from Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Jackson (Miss.), Washington, D.C., and Middle Tennessee, the 62 high school students demonstrated a commitment to their studies and a desire to excel to earn their spot at the event.

Nissan arranged travel and a two-night stay in Music City, with stops at the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly PlantOpens in a new tab., Nissan Training CenterOpens in a new tab., the National Museum of African American Music, and Nashville’s historic Woolworth’s on 5th – the location of the first lunch counter sit-ins challenging segregation in the 1960s.

Nissan Foundation Awards $1.2M in Grants to 44 Nonprofits

The Nissan Foundation awarded $1.2 million in grants to 44 nonprofits promoting cultural understanding that leads to acceptance and appreciation of our differences. This is the most the Foundation has awarded in a single grant cycle. Grant recipients are based in communities surrounding Nissan facilities in Southern California, Middle Tennessee, Central Mississippi, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Southeast Michigan, New York City, North Central New Jersey, and Atlanta.

The Nissan Foundation has awarded approximately $17 million to more than 150 nonprofits since its founding in 1992. The Nissan Foundation was created as a direct response to the civil unrest that followed the Rodney King trial verdict. At that time, Nissan’s then U.S. sales headquarters was based just blocks from the riot’s epicenter.

“In the 32 years since the Nissan Foundation was created, it has helped organizations –big and small – develop and grow programming designed to increase understanding and acceptance of what makes us different,” says Chandra Vasser, President of the Nissan Foundation and Nissan’s first Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. “It’s an honor to uplift the important work of our grantees who are bettering our world by providing safe spaces to explore our similarities while celebrating our differences.”

Nissan Canton and the American Red Cross

Nissan Canton team members recently joined up with the American Red Cross of Mississippi for its Sound the Alarm event.

The Nissan team worked alongside community members to help install free smoke alarms in homes across Canton – helping install 65 smoke alarms and make 26 households safer.

See more here.

Workforce Development & Education

Many of Nissan’s team members joined without prior automotive production expertise. They received training — and the opportunity to build careers that support their families and contribute to their communities.

Nissan Partners with Tennessee Board of Regents

Nissan announced the launch of Centers of Excellence in Decherd, Tennessee, in collaboration with the Tennessee Board of Regents, Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), and several local schools. This initiative aims to enhance workforce development and support the growth of the automotive industry in the United States. The first cohort of students begin this August in Franklin, Grundy, Tullahoma and Warren County high schools.

Learn More Here

Nissan & INFINITI Host Kiddovation

Over 300 children of employees (ages 6-17) took over Nissan + INFINITI Americas Headquarters for Kiddovation. This program showcases the auto business by focusing on Nissan’s contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), product planning and marketing, DEI and more. he goal of this interactive program is to put these future engineers, car designers and marketing minds in the driver’s seat, paving the path for the future generation

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Nissan’s support of Mississippi HBCU STEM programs reaches $2.5 million

Since launching the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative in 2014, Nissan has invested a total of $2.5 million to support and encourage innovative program development that serves Mississippi HBCU students, helping to build the tech workforce of the future.