The recently released job growth numbers from the United State Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) leads the nation in job growth. Cheatham County is part of the Nashville MSA and the Partnership 2020 initiative.
“Nashville ranking as the No. 1 region in the country for job growth in 2012 is evidence of the vibrant economic conditions that we see here,” said Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, who also co-chairs the Partnership 2020 initiative. “This achievement is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the private sector, the public sector and the Chamber over many years to create the conditions that help produce a strong economy and job growth in Nashville.”
This Number 1 ranking is further evidence of this region’s superlative environment for business success, job growth and capital investment.
About Daryl Phillips, CEcD
I am a professional economic developer. I presently work for communities and companies in developing and implementing workforce and economic development solutions as CEO of Phillips Economic Development Solutions (Phi EDS).
Prior to September 2017, I was the economic development professional who served a community team of elected officials, business people, community leaders and dedicated stakeholders for economic development in Cheatham County, Tennessee (pop. 39,880) and its four towns. During my five-year tenure, I served the team as Cheatham County grew over 1,700 jobs, turned around population declines at the start of this decade into healthy population growth, increased tourism expenditures 20.3% and local tax revenue from tourism 25.4%, grew sales tax revenue 36%, focused on developing the local workforce and was recognized by SmartAsset as having the 9th highest Incoming Investment Index of all the 95 counties in Tennessee.
I am a member of International Economic Development Council, Southern Economic Development Council, Tennessee Economic Development Council and International Council of Shopping Centers.
I have earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from National Development Council and hold a Master of Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University.
