Our 2019 Fall Conference in Franklin, TN, had more than 225 members in attendance. The conference began with an overview of the TEDC organization and a New Member reception where we welcomed over 20 new members. TEDC members enjoyed networking and catching up with their fellow economic developers during our Early Bird Reception at Kings Bowl Dining & Entertainment Center.
Thursday began with an educational panel discussion focusing on Workforce Best Practices. Following the panel, Matt Largen and Elizabeth McCreary from Williamson, Inc. provided an overview of how they landed the Mitsubishi Motors HQ project. Our rural counties were able to glean insight from Ryan Egly with Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce on how to land a headquarters project in a rural county. You can view all conference presentations on our TEDC website.
At our annual banquet and awards ceremony, TEDC recognized several economic development leaders from across the state. Leanne Cox was recognized for her years of service to Tennessee’s ECD department and the diligent work she performed to better our Tennessee communities. Jonn Bradley, TVA, was awarded the Professional of the Year; Carolyn Ferrell, The Robinette Company, was awarded Volunteer of the Year; and George Halford, Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, was honored with the Legacy Award. We also had the pleasure of recognizing Ronnie Price, Tim Thompson, and Ron Hammontree as Honorary Lifetime Members for their support of TEDC and economic development for the majority of their careers.
Dates have been set for the Day on the Hill, February 25, 2020, at the Doubletree Hotel in Nashville, TN. The Spring Conference will once again be held at the Holiday Inn, Panama City, FL, April 22-24, 2020.
Nashville will play host to the SEDC Conference, August 16-18, 2020, and the IEDC Conference, October 3-5, 2021. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend these excellent conferences where we can show how Tennessee is truly the leader in economic development.
Lastly, but most importantly, I want to thank our fall conference sponsors (listed below). Without their support, conferences such as this would not be possible. THANK YOU!!
- Bryan Daniels
TEDC President
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2019 Fall Conference Gallery
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Click on the button below to view the photos from the 2019 Fall Conference.
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John Bradley
Fred H. Harris Professional of the Year
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Pictured L to R: Susan Maynor, President of TEDC; John Bradley, Senior VP of Economic Development for TVA and 2019 Professional of the Year
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The Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC) has recognized John Bradle
y, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), as t
he 2019 TEDC Professional of the Year. John was honored for his commitment to and significant achievements in economic development.
As Senior President of Economic Development, John has implemented a broad range of new initiatives, including a targeted industrial recruitment program. He has increased support for community development and existing companies during his tenure at TVA.
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Carolyn Ferrell
Jim Spradley Volunteer of The Year Award Winner
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Pictured L to R:
Carolyn Ferrell, 2019 Volunteer of the Year
and Clay Walker, CEO of Networks
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The Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC) has recognized Carolyn Ferrell, Vice President of HR and Community Relations for The Robinette Company, as the 2019 TEDC Volunteer of the Year. Carolyn was honored for her commitment to volunteerism in economic development projects in her community.
The past two years Carolyn has served as Chairman for NETWORKS, where she has led successful recruitment campaigns, totaling in 19 projects worth more than $550 million in investments. Through her leadership in acquiring these projects, 1,100 new jobs were also attained. Carolyn’s contribution to each project varied, but she was always an integral member of the team.
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George Halford
Legacy Award Winner
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Pictured L to R:
Rober T Bibb, MTIDA Executive Director and George Halford, President/CEO Putman County Chamber of Commerce and 2019 Legacy Award Winner
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Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO George Halford was honored last week at the Tennessee Economic Development Council’s Fall Conference in Franklin. Halford was awarded the organization’s Legacy Award for lifetime achievement during his 46 years working with Chambers of Commerce across Tennessee.
His work here has been groundbreaking for the region with the launch of the Highlands Economic Partnership, a public/private partnership with Jackson, Overton, Putnam and White Counties, expansion of the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; and growth in membership services for the Chamber of Commerce.
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Honorary Life Time Members
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Pictured Left to Right: Jim Rowland, Vice President of Business Development for Forcum Lannom Contractors, Ronnie Price, Honorary Life Member, Economic Development Specialists for NETWORKS, Lindsay Frilling, CEO of Obion County Joint Economic Development Council.
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Pictured Left to Right: Ron Hammontree, Honorary Life Member, and Kathy Price, Executive Director of McMinn County Economic Development.
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Pictured Left to Right: Beth Phillips, ED Programs Manager for UT Center for Industrial Services and Tim Thompson, Honorary Life Member.
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Fall Conference Presentations
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Click on the button below to view the presentations from the 2019 Fall Conference.
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President
Bryan Daniels
Blount Partnership
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Vice President
Greg Lowe
City of Lewisburg ECD
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Secretary/Treasurer
Lindsay Frilling
Obion County Joint Economic
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Immediate Past President
Susan Hadley Maynor
Greater Memphis Chamber
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West Tennessee Director
Kingsley Brock
Gibson County
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Middle Tennessee Director
Travis Groth
Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance
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East Tennessee Director
Clay Walker
NETWORKS
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State Liaison
Jamie Stitt
TN Dept. of Economic & Community Development
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UTCIS Representative
Beth Phillips
Institute for the Public Service - University of Tennessee
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SEDC
Representative
John Duncan
Collierville
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TVA Representative
Roxann Fry
TVA - Northeast Region Economic Development
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If you are currently actively engaged in or supportive of economic development within the state of Tennessee, you may apply for membership to TEDC. Membership may be granted to more than one individual from a particular agency, organization or firm. Memberships reside with the individual rather than with the organization. If you have questions regarding membership, contact Suzie Lusk via
email
or by calling
615.256.5141
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