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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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Category Archives: 2010 Flood
Cheatham County Region Resilience: ready for economic stress
The Nashville/Davidson County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), a region that Cheatham County, Tennessee is very much a part, ranks high in resilience capacity (ability to bounce back from economic stress) according to the Institute of Govermental Studies at University of … Continue reading
Fish Camp Restaurant
Fish Camp Restaurant in Centerville, Tennessee reopened a few weeks ago. The building was destroyed during the May 2010 floods that hit Hickman County and Middle Tennessee. Kim and Troy have rebuilt a beautiful facility and the food, service and … Continue reading
Hickman County Working its Way Back
Hickman County continues to recover from the recent flood that brought a federal disaster declaration. People have pulled together and have gotten back to business. Sure, you’ll still see flood damage, but you’ll also see that most business are pretty … Continue reading
Business Recovery Survey (related to flood disaster)
Tennessee Dept. of Economic & Community Development and TEMA are conducting a survey to determine the damages to businesses related to the recent flood and winds. The data collected will be used in our efforts to help Tennessee business recover … Continue reading
TN Dept of Commerce & Insurance encourages caution in hiring contractors for home repair
Verify licenses of potential home contractors with http://verify.tn.govState provides guidance on selecting contractors NASHVILLE, TN – In light of the historic flooding that has devastated parts of Tennessee, the Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is encouraging homeowners to verify … Continue reading
Flood Recovery Tips from UT Extension
Flood Recovery Tips from UT Extension(and the national network of land grant universities, extension, including the Louisiana State University Ag Center) From flood clean-up and recovery to assistance and relief contacts, this looks like a great resource.
State to Offer Food and Cash Assistance to Eligible Low Income Flood Victims
State to Offer Food and Cash Assistance to Eligible Low Income Flood Victims
Small Business Assistance for Flood Recovery
SBA, the Small Business Administration, has a video that walks a business owner affected by a disaster like the flood that hit Hickman County. It details disaster assistance available through SBA to homeowners and businesses. http://training.sba.gov:8000/response SBA also has a … Continue reading
FEMA in Hickman County
Hickman County’s National Banana Pudding Festival reports on Facebook, “FEMA is here, they have set up a Disaster Response Unit at the Centerville Church of Christ in back in the Outreach Building. Make sure that you call and register with … Continue reading
Power and information
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative (MLEC) finished restoring power to the remaining areas of Hickman County last night. Even with the worst flooding ever recorded, MLEC followed the receding floodwater quickly restoring power as soon as possible. Drinking water is available … Continue reading
More Hickman County Flood Recovery Information
Hickman County Mayor Steve Gregory has established a new and improved Hickman County flood disaster website, http://www.hickmanco.com/ema/disaster2010/ , for local residents, business and other interested parties to find updated information on road conditions, water system status, relief and assistance available … Continue reading