DeKalb County, Alabama – Pam Clay, Business Retention and Expansion Director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority, recently graduated from TVA’s Rural Leadership Institute. The Rural Leadership Institute, developed and sponsored by TVA Economic Development, provides professional leadership training to rural community economic development professionals in the TVA service area.
The
institute is designed to help local participants more effectively lead
volunteers, partner organizations, businesses, elected officials and citizens
to ensure long-term success.
Four
two-day sessions were conducted by leading area experts. The training included
focused skills development in the following major areas:
- Foundations of Leadership
- Organizational and Individual Effectiveness
- Effectively Telling the Story of Your Community
- Outclassing the Competition
“Rural
America’s ability to compete, gain jobs, and attract economic investments
depends on local leaders being prepared, having product available, and using
effective leadership and communication skills to differentiate their
community’s unique strengths,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic
Development John Bradley.
“TVA
continues to be a vital partner in Economic Development for us, said Jimmy
Durham, Executive Director of DCEDA. “They have proven their commitment to
rural economic development organizations such as ours by supporting our efforts
to be able to compete and stay relevant.”
A
total of 27 participants completed the course and received graduation
certificates.
Based
on the success and responses from this and previous classes, TVA Economic
Development is planning future institutes. Rural community economic
development professionals located in the TVA region will receive an application
if interested in applying for future leadership classes.
About TVA:
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) a corporation owned by the
U.S. government provides electricity for business customers and distribution
utilities that serve 9 million people in seven southeastern states.
Economic development is a major part of TVA’s core mission. TVA’s
Economic Development services are focused on attracting targeted new
industries, retaining and growing existing businesses and partnering with
communities to help foster economic growth. More information is available
at TVA.com.
About DeKalb County Economic Development Authority:
DeKalb County Economic
Development Authority (DCEDA) recruits new businesses and provides ongoing
support for existing businesses located in DeKalb County. The authority can
help businesses by providing statistical information, assisting with incentives
and assistance programs for new and expanding businesses and providing
businesses support programs for existing businesses. For site selection or
business assistance, please contact the DeKalb County Economic Development
Authority staff at 888-421-7957.
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