… 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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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
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
The Play’s the Thing
Tennessee Repertory Theatre, the Nashville area’s resident professional theatre company, recently announced its 2009-2010 season. Marking its 25th anniversary, Tennessee Rep begins the season on October 3 with Steel Magnolias. We’ve been season subscribers for a while, but there is … 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
A Third Place can be a Winner
I liked this blog post, “Does your community need a coffee shop and other third places?“. “Third Places” are described in the post as informal gathering places like cafes, bookstores, public squares, main streets, etc. that fulfill a role in … 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
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
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
Community Apathy — why should we care?
It just seems that folks don’t seem as prone to become involved in their community these days. In a post titled “Gen X, Gen Y, and Community Involvement” on the Reimagine Rural blog I was reading today, it discusses the … Continue reading
Looking for a fun experience and great value near Nashville?
Looking for a fun experience at a great value?Hickman County has about as much fun as can be had under the sun… not to mention the fun while the moon shines! Beautiful scenery, unique shopping and dining experiences, interesting history, … Continue reading
Good Food, Great Value, Quality of Place
In a recent edition of Garden & Gun magazine, two of the 100 foods honored in the article “Good Eats: 100 Southern Foods You Absolutely, Positively Must Try Before You Die” can only be enjoyed in Hickman County. Biscuits from … Continue reading
Another Local Asset…
Go Tennessee Titans!
Happier New Year for Economic Development
As we start our first week of 2009, economic developers and community leaders might want to read a post by Bob Ady of Ady International, Take a Deep Breath and Get Ready for the New Year, that reminds us of … Continue reading
After Christmas Special
For a holiday treat, come visit Bon Aqua, Centerville, Lyles and the rest of Hickman County for a really special shopping or dining experience at a value better than a mall discount.
It’s a Wonderful Life!
The winter weather in the Midwest had delayed our travel plans and opened up our evening. For something different, my wife and I attended a showing of It’s a Wonderful Life at the Belcourt Theatre, a 1920s era movie theater. … Continue reading
Santa Arrives by Rail on Saturday
Santa Shelves Sleigh for Shortline…. Railroad Relieves Rudolph All Aboard!, The Santa Train rolls into town on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 10 A.M. at the Hickman County Senior Citizens Center. The South Central Tennessee Railroad and the Hickman County … Continue reading
Hemlock Semiconductor / APSU Solar Cell Technology
Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation is coming to Clarksville, Tennessee and will create 500 to 800 highly specialized jobs in the emerging solar cell technology industry. Austin Peay State University (where I earned my undergraduate degree) will be tasked with providing much … Continue reading
"Folks down here want it (site locations) more–a lot more–and they know how to get it."
Canadian ReportonBusiness.com Article on Tennessee’s Attractive Business Environment “How is it that Tennessee and other southern U.S. states can be opening new plants in the midst of a global financial crisis and plummeting vehicle sales, while Michigan, the cradle of … Continue reading
Good Food, Good Value, Quality of Place
In the November 2008 edition of Garden & Gun magazine, two of the 100 foods honored in the article “Good Eats: 100 Southern Foods You Absolutely, Positively Must Try Before You Die” can only be enjoyed in Hickman County. Biscuits … Continue reading
Economic Development Book
Yesterday I finished reading The Little Black Book of Economic Development by Don Allen Holbrook, CEcD. The Little Black Book of Economic Development is a thought provoking evaluation of the current state of economic development and an examination of how … Continue reading
Quality of Place – Hickman County, Tennessee
Hickman County, Tennessee is a great place to live or just visit, but during the holiday season, it’s quality of place shines even brighter. A short tour down Highway 100 or Interstate 40 from Nashville brings you to unique, quaint … Continue reading