La-Z-Boy gets training grant

NASHVILLE — Gov. Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley have awarded $100,000 to La-Z-Boy in Dayton, Tenn. The grant, which is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will provide training to 90 employees.

“Recovery Act training focuses on core skill improvements such as leadership, product technical training, computer skills, and new equipment training,”Gov. Bredesen said in a news release. “These training grants help the employer strengthen their position, which we hope will minimize the impact on employees until the economy improves.”

The grant requires a minimum 25 percent match, according to the release.