… 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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Minnie now a Racer?
Well, I’m nearly eligible for AARP and I think my greatest connection to Minnie Pearl is through The Dead Milkmen’s hit Punk Rock Girl. So, I’m not too torn up at the fact that Murray State University’s Wrather West Kentucky … Continue reading
Macon County and Hickman County make Community Connection
We had a nice time today hosting a group from Macon County for our Three-Star Community Connection. Our group from Hickman County presented our ongoing Centerville downtown revitalization project, our tourism efforts, and other economic & community development work. Of … Continue reading
"Minnie the Mover" …or "Grinders Girl Graces Gazebo"
Look who’s back in town. Yes, the Minnie Pearl statue is now at the Grinders Switch Winery. Check out the Minnie Pearl statue located in the gazebo on the grounds of the Grinders Switch Winery located in Hickman County. Minnie … Continue reading
Dress like Minnie Pearl….
Well, the statue of Minnie Pearl is still in Perry County somewhere, I guess. As my thoughts were on Minnie today, it occurred to me that she really did touch a lot of people’s lives. She was even mentioned the … 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
Minnie Pearl Statue.. or we have an empty pedestal we could put you on
Not since the Perry County Jayhawkers burned a large portion of Centerville’s residential neighborhoods during the Civil War has there been such an abomination to the spirit of being good neighbors. Our beloved Minnie Pearl statue is being held in … Continue reading