Economic Development Summit preparing Highlands to prosper
February 15, 2010
HIGHLANDS — The Highlands Economic Development Summit: It’s All About Jobs is scheduled for Thursday, February, 25 from 1 until 5 p.m. in the Estes Williams Business Center at the Leslie Town Centre located at 1 West First Street in Cookeville.
“It is through an educated workforce that we will attract 21st century jobs to the region,” said Dr. Susan Elkins, vice president of Extended Programs & Regional Development at
Added Vice President of Economic Development for the Highlands Lillian Hartgrove, “Working together is the way to make a difference and the
The summit is open to anyone interested in attending, specifically those in leadership at the state and local government level, business leaders, educators, and chambers of commerce.
The summit will be facilitated by Dr. Robert Bell, president of
Smith will provide an overview of the SCORE program, “A Roadmap to Success: A Plan to Make Tennessee Schools #1 in the Southeast within Five Years.” He will also cover the role groups can play in improving our schools. SCORE is chaired by William H. Frist, former Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate.
“Among SCORE’s major goals are developing a strategic plan for K-12 education reform via a statewide committee of key stakeholders and launching a number of project teams to initiate state and local education projects. This also aligns with the work of the Highlands Workforce Development and Education Committee,” said Dr. Kathleen Airhart, director of Putnam County Schools and member of the committee.
To conclude the summit, Elkins will provide important updates and facilitate a question and answer session.
To reserve your spot for this important summit, please RSVP by February 19 to Debbie Adams at 931-526-2211 or dadams@cookevillechamber.com.
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