I posted about attending an Internet Marketing Workshop conducted by Joanne Steele of
Rural Tourism Marketing Group on Monday. Sort of like there is no greater praise for a cook than a cleaned plate, I was informed and inspired by Joanne to the point that I am working today on improving this blog using WordPress completely on my website. So, it may take a few days for me to get this blog like I want it, but that knowledge is empowering my upgrade.
From the feedback I’ve received, I am not the only one who learned something that will help his organization improve its marketing effort. It is difficult to quantify, but I am certain we will get a nice return on investment. I hope that Buffalo/Duck River RC&D Council and the other economic development organizations in this four-county region can continue to make investments such as this in their businesses and community based organizations.
About Daryl Phillips, CEcD
I am a professional economic developer. I presently work for communities and companies in developing and implementing workforce and economic development solutions as CEO of Phillips Economic Development Solutions (Phi EDS).
Prior to September 2017, I was the economic development professional who served a community team of elected officials, business people, community leaders and dedicated stakeholders for economic development in Cheatham County, Tennessee (pop. 39,880) and its four towns. During my five-year tenure, I served the team as Cheatham County grew over 1,700 jobs, turned around population declines at the start of this decade into healthy population growth, increased tourism expenditures 20.3% and local tax revenue from tourism 25.4%, grew sales tax revenue 36%, focused on developing the local workforce and was recognized by SmartAsset as having the 9th highest Incoming Investment Index of all the 95 counties in Tennessee.
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 the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from National Development Council and hold a Master of Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University.
