… it’s probably here somewhere
Daryl Phillips, CEcD, EDFP
I work as an economic developer consulting with communities and companies developing locations, building communities and identifying and developing workforce. However, my opinions on this blog are free and my own, as is the blog itself.
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 over 20 years experience in economic and workforce development. I have earned and maintain the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from National Development Council. I have earned a Master of Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University.
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Recent Posts
- TIGER grants replaced by BUILD grants for local/regional transportation infrastructure
- Happy Economic Development Week!
- An update on Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Funds
- Have your quality in economic development programs recognized by your peers
- Retail Development Event for Tennessee and Kentucky
- How to ask your local government for money to promote rural tourism
- Happy Pi Day!
- 2018 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards
- Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Funds – Another Economic Tool for Your Community?
- Successful Succession Planning for Business
- Opportunity Funds – A new resource for economic development investment
- Business resiliency and planning for disruption
- Helping businesses connect to customers online
- Have a wonderful life this holiday season!
- Small Business Saturday – Better than Black Friday and Cooler than Cyber Monday (Nov. 25th)
- 2017 Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Economic & Community Development
- 2017 IEDC Annual Conference
- Dove hunting season or shooting for tourism growth
- Disaster and Disruption Planning for Communities and Companies
- I put a dollar in a change machine and I didn’t get it
- Workforce development for advanced manufacturing in the Cheatham County region
- Cheatham County May 2017 unemployment rate lowest in nearly 2 decades
- 2017 Tennessee Economic and Community Development Conference
- Tennessee Reconnect: Help for adults to go back to college
- How do you measure your workforce?
- The It’s a Wonderful Life EDO
- Why Invest in Economic Development
- Tennessee Rural Economic Development Conference
- A post with economic development tied to a haiku, it’s true!
- Right turn on LOCAL CITIZENS WHO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STREET
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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, stay away from me · American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, mama let me be …
Most of the buzz on the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA, aka ‘the stimulus package’) is about grants and loans. Another component that can be beneficial to business are the tax benefits made possible by the ARRA. From expanded … Continue reading
Oh, what a tangled Web presence we need…
I am an advocate that every small business can benefit from a web presence and from better utilization of the internet. The blog post on BusinessWeek.com, “We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Web Sites“, gives a little insight in developing a … Continue reading
Small business sick of current healthcare coverage cost
Vanderbilt University’s Center for Community Studies released a report of a survey it conducted that reveals the struggle of small business owners to afford healthcare coverage and their strong opinions on heathcare reform and what it should look like. For … Continue reading
Greener pastures require fertilizer
I’m off today out of town exploring some future opportunites. Looking at other communities – their assets and elbow-grease energy – makes one think not only of greener pastures, but also of fertilizer one might could bring home.
Still a good place for a still
Hickman County, Tennessee has a well-earned reputation for making moonshine, achieving the designation of “Keg Kounty”. Johnny Cash even sung about “running off the ‘shine” in his ode to Hickman County — no better endorsement than a CASH country song. … Continue reading
Info to Make Maintaining Your Small Business Blog as Easy as Falling off a Web Log
Blogs are a great (and cheap) way to tell the story of your business, connect with your customer, and cultivate a long-term customer relationship. For you blog to be effective, it needs to be fresh and have some value to … Continue reading
L.A. International Airport, they won’t see him anymore….
“Rival states hope California’s economic woes will send businesses their way” – The Sacramento Bee. Balanced budget, efficient & stable state government, business friendly, rural work ethic – should I go on? Whether your business is from California or Calcutta, … Continue reading
How many OK people are here?
Oklahoma has Project Boomerang to recruit a select group to return to their home state. “If you’re a former Oklahoman living out of state and you are a skilled, knowledge-based professional, check the boxes below…”, it states on one call … Continue reading
You don’t need to turn up the AC to enjoy a quilt today
On this Fourth of July weekend, quilts might not be the first thing on most people’s mind, but not for an aficionado. Someone sent me a link to a CBS story (CBS quilt story) on the popularity of quilts and … Continue reading
Happy Independence Day!
Though I had to work yesterday while most everyone else had the day off, I appreciate having time off this weekend, not on the road, to celebrate July 4th, our Independence Day. The United States of America is the greatest … Continue reading
Decide if Twitter is for your Small Town Business
Twitter. Sure, it can be fun. Some businesses and organizations are finding it beneficial to their mission and economic condition. Small town rural businesses may not be the most social media, Web 2.0 savvy group, but is it worth it … Continue reading
Shop Local… (buy your meal here and we both can eat)
A Wall Street Journal article, “Local Efforts to Save Main Street Bring In Traffic“, confirms ‘buy local’ programs work — but are ‘shop local’ programs a long-term fix for a community’s small retail business? Probably not on its own. Maybe … Continue reading
Tennessee Buckles Down and Approves Budget, Balanced and On-time
Many states are still without a budget and are scrambling to avert financial crisis (see article). Tennessee, however, passed a balanced budget on time and is ready to get back to work this fiscal year in improving economic development in … Continue reading
Bring Out the Popcorn, It’s an Economic Development Film
In my neverending quest for knowledge, I ran across a YouTube video from the economic development experts at WTIA (West Tennessee Industrial Association). It really is a nice, concise video that shows how attractive the West Tennessee area can be … Continue reading
Twit on Twitter, Ain’t That Tweet!?
Yes, I’m on Twitter. Catch tweets at http://twitter.com/Daryl_Phillips . Be warned, economic developer constrained by only 140 characters.
Guitars, Bon Aqua, Johnny Cash, and Hickman County Music
Johnny Cash (yes, THE Johnny Cash) had a home in Bon Aqua and spent quite a bit of time there back in the 1970s. He wrote and recorded a song, Saturday Night in Hickman County, that was an album cut … Continue reading
Independence and Revitalization Celebrations
I was just looking at my calendar and it seems my work week especially light on appointments. I would expect that a lot of folks are taking vacation during the Fourth of July week. I’m looking forward to being home … Continue reading
Skilled Labor in Hickman County
Even with higher than normal unemployment rates, companies in some areas can still have challenges finding skilled workers. In a recent article in The New York Times, “Despite Recession, Demand for Skilled Labor is Still High“, one of the skilled … Continue reading
We Adore the SBA 504
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has instituted a new policy that allows the SBA 504 loan program to be used to improve the cash flow of a small business by restructuring its existing debt – provide the company is expanding … Continue reading
Go for a Hike and Stay Out of Trouble in Hickman County
Planning to hike the Appalachian Trail? Better rethink as it could damage your reputation…. for a safer hike, a shorter drive from Nashville, and scenic beauty — check out Hickman County. For more information, check out www.musiccitybackyard.com .
Nissan Zero-Emission, Electric Car Announcement
The latest economic development news: Nissan Motor Company, North America, located in neighboring Williamson County, announced plans today to create 1,300 jobs in Smyrna, Tennessee when production on Nissan’s new zero-emission car begins. For a complete story, check out The … Continue reading
Rural Grocery Store Challenge… Which is the Arugula Aisle?
Though a lot of folks want a big chain supermarket in rural areas like Hickman County, I try to remind people that the answer to their want for better grocery choices may be improved local or regional based grocery stores. … Continue reading
I won’t be in the office on Tuesday…
I am anxiously awaiting my wife, Gayle Shay, flying home Tuesday from her work at the Vancouver International Song Institute (VISI). Gayle received recognition for one of her performances at VISI in a review in the Vancouver Sun newspaper.
New, improved, and still historic…
As promised, this is a photo of the west side of the Centerville Public Square. Now, the downtown is safer and more comfortable, but still retains all its historic charm.
Film at Eleven…
Look for photos later, but the first phase of the Downtown Centerville revitalization is all but complete. Two red lights and signalized pedestrian crossings make strolling around the Centerville Public Square and the Hickman County Courthouse lawn a safe and … Continue reading
Hickman County Visits Macon County
As part of the Tennessee Three-Star Certification for Economic & Community Development Preparedness, Hickman County and Macon County committed to a community connection this year. A group from Macon County visited Hickman County a few weeks ago and yesterday Macon … Continue reading
SBA has new loan programs to help business in recovery
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has always been a great asset for financing small business. SBA has responded to the economic times with some new programs made available by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA or ‘the stimulus package’). … Continue reading
Come fly with me, lets fly lets fly away….
Leaving Nashville International Airport late tonight and negotiating the road construction, I was thinking about how much this transportation resource has grown and improved since my road warrior days in the 90’s. Though the mess of construction was aggravating tonight, … Continue reading
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
I was reminded today of the Work Opportunity Credit, a federal tax credit that provides a reward for employers that hire employees from targeted groups. Members of targeted groups include Hurricane Katrina employee, Long-term family assistance recipient hired after December … Continue reading
Free or cheap business assistance!
Inc. magazine’s website, Inc.com has an article “10 Free (or cheap) Tools for Start-ups” that might be helpful for new or existing business. I haven’t used all of them, but check them out for business technology help.