Back together again! 170 plus economic development professionals from across the state gathered in Memphis for the first time since February 2020. TEDC members enjoyed networking and catching up with their fellow economic developers during our Early Bird Reception at 152 Beale Street.
On Thursday, TVA’s Ray Knotts, gave a detailed presentation of the evolution of electric vehicles. A very timely presentation with the announcement of Ford’s Blue Oval City locating at the Memphis Regional Megasite just a few days later…. and what a historic announcement if was for the State and West Tennessee. Congratulations to all who have worked so diligently for over a decade to make this dream a reality.
Our annual banquet was held at the world-famous Rendezvous, downtown Memphis. TEDC recognized several economic development leaders from across the state. G. C. Hixson, Executive Director of the Joint Economic & Community Development Board of Wilson County was awarded the Legacy Award for his years of accomplishments in economic development; Lyndi Berrones, Regional Director with the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development was awarded Volunteer of the Year; and James Fenton, Director of Gallatin Economic Development Agency, was honored as the Professional of the Year.
February 22, 2022 has been set for the Day on the Hill, which will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Nashville. The Spring Conference will once again be held at the Holiday Inn, Panama City, FL, April 27-29, 2022.
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!
- Greg Lowe
TEDC President
