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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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Good news for road warriors
I was impressed when my American-made 4-door family sedan got 31.5 miles-per-gallon, but this report, “81.5 mpg” on Waller Lansden Sustainability Blog leaves me green with fuel economy envy.
Hickman County WEOC (Workforce Employer Outreach Committee) Meeting
The WEOC is an ongoing effort by the TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development to reach out to Tennessee employers and provide valuable information to foster economic development and promote our services. Thursday, April 30, 200911:30 A.M.Tennessee Career Center130 … Continue reading
Find a Tasty "Tweet" for Your Small Business
To be honest, I haven’t drunk the Kool-aid on the Twitter craze…. I just take a sip occasionally. However, Twitter can be another tool in your business-related social media toolbox. The following blog post contains some great information on Twittering … Continue reading
Hickman County Retail Sales
Hickman County March 2009 local sales tax collections, an indicator of retail sales, returned to postitive growth compared to March 2008 collections — rebounding from declines during the previous three months. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, … Continue reading
Quality of Place and a Community’s Creative Class
Sometimes I feel like my career would be a lot more enjoyable if I didn’t have my 9 to 5 job, which may happen one of these days as those frustrating moments become more common. One source of frustration is … Continue reading
Impressive High School Students
In my job, I have the opportunity to meet a lot of different people. One of the most enjoyable opportunities that I have had lately was participating in panel discussions with Ms. Teresa Purcell’s classes at East Hickman High School … Continue reading
"Consumer confidence climbs"
In an article in yesterday’s Nashville Business Journal, “Consumer confidence climbs in Middle Tennessee“, the results of a Middle Tennessee State University Office of Consumer Research poll shows that consumer confidence has increased from a negative sixty-six (-66) in February … Continue reading
A Taste of Hickman County at A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival
Grinders Switch Winery, located in Hickman County, will be participating in the A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival at Nashville Shores on May 16th. Many of the wineries located in Tennessee will participate in the wine tastings and there will … Continue reading
Business Beware!!
Those who are interested in starting a business or need help in their existing business should use caution in these times. If a company contacts you and claims they can help get you a grant for a fee, this is … Continue reading
Marketing 101 for Rural Small Business
I just read a blog post that gives a quick review of marketing — with a rural small business flavor. If you’ve ever had a marketing class, you’ve probably heard of the 4 Ps (or for more recent grads, 5 … Continue reading
Agriculture Related Tourism Workshop May 4th
All agritourism entrepreneurs and farmers considering agritourism enterprises are encouraged to attend a special multi-county workshop on Monday, May 4, in Hohenwald. The meeting will be held at the community building in Memorial Park on Court Street in downtown Hohenwald. … Continue reading
Entrepreneurship post
Is now a good time to start a business or implement innovatation in your existing business? Could very well be….. check out this post from the Kauffman Foundation blog, “In Good Times and Bad, Innovation Can’t Wait“.
Another look at technology utilization
With broadband penetration slowly increasing in Hickman County and other rural areas, it might be time to explore an increase in technology utilization. In a recent New York Times article, “The PC Doesn’t Have to Be and Anchor“, the decrease … Continue reading
Broadband article nominated for award
A series of articles on BusinessWeek.com, “Unconnected America“, written by Arik Hesseldahl that included a feature on Hickman County is up for a Deadline Award from the New York City chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The article included … Continue reading
Hard Fought Gains in Tax Base and Tourism
The Hickman County Times reported in today’s edition a couple of positive statistics related to basic economic development in Hickman County Tennessee. First, the total tax base is 21% more than last year. Second, the latest reported tourism spending has … Continue reading
Minnie will be just so proud to return here….
I am still not sure if the Minnie Pearl statue that was spirited away to a hotel in Linden (USA Today article) will be returning to the downtown Centerville public square, but she would and you definitely will be pleasantly … Continue reading
Educational Attainment on the rise in Hickman County
Last night, we had some friends over for dinner and stimulating conversation. All of us have graduate degrees so obviously we (and our parents) saw a value in education. As an economic development professional, I see every day the value … Continue reading
What if we marketed our rural community like Starbucks?
What if Starbucks marketed like a Rural Community? This was a post on reimaginerural.com that I read a while back that came mind as we were made to feel welcome at a church we visited last Sunday. However, do you … Continue reading
Green business
Starting and operating your own business is as individual as you are. There are many ways to go about it and many businesses that can be successful. If you are focused on being green, maybe it would be worth checking … Continue reading
Tennessee, nation’s 5th best economy in competiveness ranking
In a recent study by the American Legislative Exchange Council, Tennessee scored as the 5th best economy in the country in a state economic competitiveness ranking. To read more, check out Nashville Business Journal.
Free Information that can help your business survive and make profit!
Regional Workshop to Focus on Growing Your Tourism-influenced Business with Research Don’t miss the third and final Regional Tourism/Business Workshop that will be held in Linden on Friday, April 17th at the Perry County Community Development Center. Judy Randall of … Continue reading
A day off and an off post
It is nice when things fall into place. Like today…. it is a holiday for me and it is my birthday. Of course, the weather didn’t get the memo so I can’t do any of that outdoorsy stuff I wanted … Continue reading
Renewable energy
In a recent articles, there are signs that solar energy will be generating more energy in the future. Our terrain and weather aren’t outstaniding options for wind generation. However, we do have the open space and rooftops that could be … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Clark Container, Inc.
Clark Container, Inc. of Lyles, Tennessee recently celebrated their 30th year in business as printers and converters of high quality flexible packaging products. At a company event marking the occasion on April 1st, Daryl Phillips of Hickman County Economic & … Continue reading
Agritourism Workshop May 4th
All agritourism entrepreneurs and farmers considering agritourism enterprises are encouraged to attend a special multi-county workshop on Monday, May 4, in Hohenwald. The meeting will be held at the community building in Memorial Park on Court Street in downtown Hohenwald. … Continue reading
Discretion is the better part…
From the sculpture Winged Victory of Samothrace to the quote “Discretion is the better part of valor”, that dude Anonymous is one prolific, creative guy and not one to toot his own horn — why I don’t even know his … Continue reading
Hickman County Retail sales
Hickman County February 2009 local sales tax collections, an indicator of retail sales, rebounded from the previous two months. Compared to the previous year, December was down 8.2% and January was down 9.4%. February was only down 0.1% ($149,076.18 compared … Continue reading
Startups in Smaller Cities
In a recent article on BusinessWeek.com, titled “The Pros of Planting Startups in Smaller Cities“, the case is made for smaller communities such as those in Hickman County, Tennessee. With quality of place and a welcome mat for even small … Continue reading
Clark Container, Inc. Celebrates Thirty Years!
I will be attending a little birthday celebration at their facility this afternoon. Hickman County Economic & Community Development Association appreciates all of our business and industry and are happy to share in this company’s celebration. Clark Container, Inc. of … Continue reading
Regional Workshop to Focus on Growing Your Tourism Business with Research
Don’t miss the third and final Regional Tourism/Business Workshop that will be held in Linden on Friday, April 17th at the Perry County Community Development Center. Judy Randall of Randall Marketing will teach how you can use simple research to … Continue reading