Leading U.S. ophthalmic pharmaceutical company to create nearly 150 new jobs in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn., September 25, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, and Mark L. Baum, Chief Executive Officer of Harrow, Inc. (Nasdaq: HROW), announced today that Harrow is expanding its corporate headquarters in Nashville.

Harrow was originally founded in 2012 in San Diego, California. In 2019, Harrow relocated its corporate headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2019, Harrow has continued to invest in Nashville by building a state-of-the-art analytical chemistry lab, expanding its sales and marketing organization, and hiring for other critical business operations. Harrow also recently expanded its total leased square footage in Nashville to approximately 30,000 square feet.

"Tennessee is leading the nation with one of the fastest growing economies because of companies like Harrow which have chosen to relocate and expand in our state. I look forward to seeing the positive impact these nearly 150 jobs will have on the skilled workforce across Nashville and Davidson County and congratulate Harrow on this win for our city." – Gov. Bill Lee

"Harrow’s decision to expand its pharmaceutical operations right here in Nashville is a testament to the city’s business-friendly climate, low taxes and central location. Nashville has the potential to become the epicenter for healthcare in the U.S., and we are one step closer thanks to this company’s continued investment." – TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter

"Investing in Nashville has proven to be an exceptional decision for our company, my family, and the extended Harrow Family. Nashville’s advantageous location, beneficial tax environment, dynamic culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, dedication to personal freedoms, and its warm, community-spirited residents, establish it as the ultimate destination for business in America. With a shiny new airport, world-class universities, affordable housing and low property taxes, the energy and spirit of our city-center, and so much more, it’s the ideal place for attracting elite talent and realizing one’s entrepreneurial ambitions. Harrow’s Nashville expansion will not only improve our service to eyecare professionals throughout North America but also solidifies our dedication to the community that we are honored and thankful to call our home. For both Harrow and Nashville, the future has never been brighter." – Mark L. Baum, Chief Executive Officer, Harrow, Inc.