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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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New Economic Development Website
Hickman County Economic & Community Development Assn. is developing a new website. Previously, HCECDA’s site was a part of the Hickman County site. In order to have more space and to be more responsive, I am launching a new site, … Continue reading
TN Dept. of Revenue Holds Bimonthly Biz Tax Workshops
Tennessee Department of Revenue holds free bimonthly business tax workshops, the next one scheduled for September 23 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at their office at 1321 Murfreesboro Road in Nashville. “This free workshop is designed to assist those … Continue reading
Help with Energy Costs
With energy costs increasing, more energy efficiency projects may be cost effective. HCECDA economic development partners TVA, our two power distributors, USDA Rural Development, area universities, and Tennessee Economic & Community Development offer programs to help identify and to help … Continue reading
Leadership Hickman
We are taking applications for the 2009 Leadership Hickman program. Since 1996, a diverse group of people who live or work in Hickman County have assembled into a class and embarked on a nine-month journey of learning about the county, … Continue reading
Higher Education Options in the Hickman County Area
It is a little like I am burning the midnight (1:00a.m.) oil doing homework again, but I have just updated the higher education information web page that lists some of the higher education providers, information about entrance testing, and financial … Continue reading
eCommunity Leadership Team Meeting
The Hickman County eCommunity Leadership Team will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26th at East Hickman High School. The Connected Hickman County Strategic Technology Plan that we have been working on will be presented and discussed. This … Continue reading
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
At the Hickman County Workforce Employer Outreach Committee today, Roger Littlejohn with Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development explained how employers could take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit on their federal income tax liability. If an employer … Continue reading
Workshop for Farmers
A little late notice, but a workshop for socially disadvantaged farmers, will be held tomorrow (August 19th) at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville. Agriculture, growing and adding value to food and fiber, is still an important industry in Hickman County. … Continue reading
Who is your city?
I have started reading a book called Who’s Your City by Dr. Richard Florida. I am finding it interesting how one could match the personality of a city with their own personality. My take early on: Dr. Florida’s argument is … Continue reading
Resources for Community & Economic Development
Okay, everyone except the most wonkiest economic development professionals can select another site. However, Tennessee Dept. of Economic & Community Development has a detailed, fact-filled, no nonsense spreadsheet that lists and details Resources for Community & Economic Development. Not only … Continue reading
Rise of the Chinese Consumer
I found this article in yesterday’s The Wall Street Journal, “Thank God for the Chinese Consumer”, interesting as well as uplifting to my economic development side. That, plus kinda watching the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics last night with … Continue reading
Hickman County Recertified in Governor’s 3-Star Program
Hickman County participated in a review of its economic and community development efforts today and was recertified as a Tier II community in the revamped Governor’s Three-Star Excellence in Economic and Community Development Program. A formal presentation of the award … Continue reading
Success Story Featured in Wall Street Journal
One of seven economic development success stories featured in The Wall Street Journal online was a story that appeared in print on July 28th, titled Faster and Stronger about ConnectKentucky’s success in helping that state’s economic development by increasing broadband … Continue reading
Tennessee Tax Burden – One of the Lowest in the Nation
According to The Tax Foundation, Tennessee has one of the lowest tax burdens in the nation…. another incentive to look at Hickman County, Tennessee. For the full story on the economic benefit of locating in Tennessee, check out the full … Continue reading
How we got here….
It is Sunday night and am doing what I call my stream-of-conscienceness web surfing. From looking for antique barrister bookcase parts, to reading about what a friend is doing on a mission trip to El Salvador, to shopping for cool … Continue reading
Industrial Building convenient to Nashville, TN
I attended an open house hosted by NAI Nashville, the real estate broker for the 121,500 sq.ft. YKK Building. This building has been well maintained, has fire sprinklers, and most of the manufacturing area is outfitted with air-conditioning. Details on … Continue reading
Tennessee, a Nice Place to Visit
Today’s edition of The New York Times had a great article on the beauty of Dover, Tennessee here in Middle Tennessee. Though Hickman County does not have the big lakes that Dover does, we do have the great views, rivers, … Continue reading
Highest Level of State Incentives in Nashville MSA
Hickman County is only one of two counties in the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) that qualifies for the State of Tennessee Rural Opportunity Initiative (ROI) Tier 3 Jobs Tax Credit, the highest incentive level for expansions or relocations. ($4,500 … Continue reading
Safety in a Storm
I just saw a newspaper advertisement about a business I’ve been hearing good things about with a location in the county. First Walk-In Storm Shelter, http://www.firstwalkinstormshelter.com/ , builds storm shelters that are easy to walk into and easy to walk … Continue reading
Volkswagen Selects Tennessee
Volkswagen has chosen Tennessee for its United States plant location. It seems that it is common for Tennessee to be on the shortlist for major site selection decisions. Though Hickman County does not have a megasite necessary for a huge … Continue reading
Shoppers Look Local as Gas Prices Proliferate
As gas prices increase, local residents are driving less and shopping more near their homes. The Rural Blog has an interesting post on the subject. Not only are local shoppers staying home, but most everyone is driving less. Since Hickman … Continue reading
July 4th / County Bicentennial Event Celebrates our Nation’s Community Spirit
The fireworks show ended just before a summer shower began at the Centerville River Park on the banks of the Duck River. Hundreds of people from Hickman County and visitors from the surrounding area enjoyed a night of community spirit. … Continue reading
Hickman County Bicentennial
Hickman County is celebrating its bicentennial. Founded by the Tennessee General Assembly on December 3, 1807; Hickman County began the celebration with the Centerville and East Hickman Christmas Parades and is having a big celebratory weekend to celebrate the establishment … Continue reading
Bon Aqua Woods Scenic Natural Area
Hickman County has an abundance of natural beauty. In order to make one area more accessible, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation has recently established Bon Aqua Woods Recreational Scenic Natural Area. It is located on Old Highway 46 near … Continue reading
Building Public/Private Partnerships for Economic Development
I am currently in Charlotte, North Carolina attending a conference conducted by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in association with the International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC). It has been a great opportunity to gain knowledge, network with peers, … Continue reading
Working to Bring More Broadband Access
The Hickman County eCommunity Leadership Team has been working with Connected Tennessee to increase technology use and to connect more people and businesses to high-speed internet. Building awareness of the importance of the project and planning strategies for increasing technology … Continue reading
TNECD Offers Retail Business Seminar
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development (TNECD) offers a free seminar for small business owners, managers, economic development organizations, Main Street organizations, and Chambers of Commerce. Learn marketing strategies and techniques Win more customers Increase customer traffic and sales … Continue reading
Available Industrial Building 120,000 sq.ft.
The former YKK facility is 120,000 sq. ft. of well-maintained, masonry wall industrial and/or warehouse/distribution space. NAI Global is listing the property and it is officially on the market and available for sale. YKK Snap Fasteners produced products for the … Continue reading
Online Training for Small Business
Starting a new business or looking to grow your existing small business? The U.S. Small Business Administration has free, online business training. The courses are taken at your speed, but usually take an average of 30 minutes. Topics include “Starting … Continue reading