Category Archives: Tennessee Economic Development

Manufacturing expected to grow in 2014? Survey says…

“Manufacturing poised for growth in 2014, survey says” in The Nashville Business Journal reports on the results of a survey that interviewed 60 senior executives of large, multinational U.S. industrial manufacturing companies.  It certainly shows some optimism in the outlook for manufacturing … Continue reading

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Sharing economic development ideas

This morning, I am joining economic development professionals, business leaders, community leaders and elected officials in attending the 60th Annual Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Economic & Community Development 2013 at the newly completed Music City Center just a few miles … Continue reading

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UBS to invest $36.5 million and create 1,000 jobs in downtown Nashville

UBS, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services companies, announced today that the company will invest $36.5 million and create 1,000 new jobs in Tennessee, specifically in downtown Nashville. “Expanding our presence in Nashville is the right business … Continue reading

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Economic Development Blog Posts – from many, one.

I was looking through my bookmarks of rural economic development blogs and was struck by how many either didn’t exist anymore or had not been updated in many months.  This made me decide to spend some time searching for some … Continue reading

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2013 Governor’s Conference on Economic & Community Development

Economic development professionals, business leaders, community leaders and elected officials will be attending the 60th Annual Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Economic & Community Development on October 3rd and 4th, 2013 at the newly completed Music City Center in downtown Nashville. … Continue reading

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Time to tell the success story

Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development recently released its 2011 Annual Report.

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excited about INCITE!

Governor Bill Haslam announced today a $50 million initiative that will support innovation across Tennessee. Named INCITE (INnovation, Commercialization, Investment, Technology and Entrepreneurship), the goal of the initiative will be “to raise Tennessee’s profile in innovation-based economic development and drive … Continue reading

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Tap an Interactive Map

I was just reading an article in Forbes online magazine that has an economic development interest to those of us seeking a quality of place. The story, “Where Americans are Living Well“, highlights one of the many interactive data features … Continue reading

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Megasite Bill Passes

A bill passed the Tennessee General Assembly was celebrated by Governor Phil Bredesen, Tennessee Economic & Community Development Commissioner Kisber, and state legislators that will help the development of a megasite. (see article). The megasite program has been successful in … Continue reading

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"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

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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

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Dear California Business and Industry,

Tennessee has low taxes, fiscally responsible state and local government, and a great labor force. I look forward to meeting you. Sincerely,Daryl Phillips, CEcD

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Green Building, LEED Certified Construction Growing

Local developers are following the lead of market demand and making buildings more ‘green’ and proving it by participating in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification process administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. Even the Nashville … Continue reading

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"What Works for Small Business… Proven Practices for Assisting Small Businesses"

In yesterday’s issue of IEDC‘s Economic Development Now, a publication by the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, “What Works for Small Business: A State and Local Government Reference Guide of Proven Practices for Assisting Small Businesses” is … Continue reading

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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

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T.W. Frierson Contractor celebrates 50 years

If my working late tonight allows me to wrap things up in the office early tomorrow, I plan to attend a reception recognizing T.W. Frierson’s 50 years of success in construction. T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. , headquartered in Nashville, builds … Continue reading

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Governor Bredesen Leads Group to Recruit VW Suppliers

Governor Phil Bredesen is leading a group to Germany to recruit Volkswagen suppliers. A troop of 41 representatives of state and local government and business leaders were invited to travel with Governor Bredesen, according to NashvillePost.com. However, there are many … Continue reading

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Hickman County Workforce Employer Outreach Committee Meeting

Hickman County WEOC (Workforce Employer Outreach Committee) MeetingThe 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. … Continue reading

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Hickman County has Certified Economic Developer

Just a few hours ago, I received positive results of the final segment in the examination process in becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) with International Economic Development Council (IEDC). In order to be considered for certification, one must have … Continue reading

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IEDC Conference

Seems like everything has a deadline coming due this week, from reports to developing some marketing pieces, to assembling information for industrial location prospects. However, I look forward to taking part in some of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) … Continue reading

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Governor Honors Hickman County with Three-Star Award

On September 16th, Governor Phil Bredesen presented the Tennessee Three-Star Award for Community Economic Preparedness to Hickman County. Hickman County was one of only 3 communities to achieve Tier II in the program (five earned Tier III and the bulk … Continue reading

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Article about Hickman County on BusinessWeek.com

In an article titled “Bringing Broadband to Rural America” on BusinessWeek magazine’s online edition, BusinessWeek.com , Hickman County was highlighted by technology writer Arik Hesseldahl. Hickman County Economic & Community Development Assn. has been working with Connected Tennessee in increasing … Continue reading

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TVA Named to Top Ten Utilities List

Site Selection Magazine has named Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) as one of the nation’s top ten utilities. TVA, through distributors MLEC and Dickson Electric, provides reliable electricity to Hickman County. Site Selection begins its description of TVA’s economic development efforts, … Continue reading

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Who is our County?

A little further along in my reading of Richard Florida’s Who’s Your City?, I thought about Hickman County and the area: “There is a growing movement in cities around the world to invest in culture as a way of improving … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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