… it’s probably here somewhere
Daryl Phillips, CEcD
I work as an economic developer. At the moment, I serve as Executive Director of Hickman County Economic & Community Development Association, Inc. Working in a one person shop, I do community marketing, strategic planning, industrial recruitment, business retention & expansion, retail recruitment, tourism development and manage the non-profit corporation of the public/private partnership.
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 held the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from International Economic Development Council (IEDC) since 2008 and I have earned a Master of Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University.
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Recent Posts
- SBA National Small Business Week
- Gov. Haslam signs legislation to expand the FastTrack incentive program
- Minnie Pearl, Punk Rock Girl?
- Arts and Ag Tour
- Let’s make a deal!
- Tennessee responds to business concerns
- Chief Executive magazine reports CEOs name Tennessee to their Best States to do Business list.
- Google blogs about Nashville entrepreneurs
- In memory of a Teacher
- No, it won’t be on the test
- Broadband Expansion Initiative in Hickman County Gets Another Boost
- Arts & Ag Tour — Memorial Day Weekend in Hickman County, Tennessee
- Summer reading list
- Agriculture and Forestry “Listening Sessions” Set Statewide
- Better for business than being flashed
- Some extraordinary business climates live in Texas
- We are making it
- USDA Rural Development Conference at Tennessee Tech
- Economic Development explained delightfully
- Innovative initiatives to encourage innovation
- Comcast offers students assistance with training, computer and broadband access
- It’s not just a job, it’s an (add definition)
- “I put a dollar in a change machine. Nothing changed.” – George Carlin
- Connected Tennessee Needs Your Help
- The brains we gain stay mainly out of campaigns
- Wonder if they have “app”le pie a’ la modem?
- Business Improvement Workshop on March 29th
- Local Economic Development Professional is One of the First Graduates of TVA’s Professional Rural Leadership Institute
- Happy Pi Day!
- How do you start them up in a business after they’ve seen Paree?
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Tennessee Tax Burden – One of the Lowest in the Nation
According to The Tax Foundation, Tennessee has one of the lowest tax burdens in the nation…. another incentive to look at Hickman County, Tennessee. For the full story on the economic benefit of locating in Tennessee, check out the full … Continue reading
How we got here….
It is Sunday night and am doing what I call my stream-of-conscienceness web surfing. From looking for antique barrister bookcase parts, to reading about what a friend is doing on a mission trip to El Salvador, to shopping for cool … Continue reading
Safety in a Storm
I just saw a newspaper advertisement about a business I’ve been hearing good things about with a location in the county. First Walk-In Storm Shelter, http://www.firstwalkinstormshelter.com/ , builds storm shelters that are easy to walk into and easy to walk … Continue reading
Volkswagen Selects Tennessee
Volkswagen has chosen Tennessee for its United States plant location. It seems that it is common for Tennessee to be on the shortlist for major site selection decisions. Though Hickman County does not have a megasite necessary for a huge … Continue reading
Shoppers Look Local as Gas Prices Proliferate
As gas prices increase, local residents are driving less and shopping more near their homes. The Rural Blog has an interesting post on the subject. Not only are local shoppers staying home, but most everyone is driving less. Since Hickman … Continue reading
Building Public/Private Partnerships for Economic Development
I am currently in Charlotte, North Carolina attending a conference conducted by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in association with the International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC). It has been a great opportunity to gain knowledge, network with peers, … Continue reading
Available Industrial Building 120,000 sq.ft.
The former YKK facility is 120,000 sq. ft. of well-maintained, masonry wall industrial and/or warehouse/distribution space. NAI Global is listing the property and it is officially on the market and available for sale. YKK Snap Fasteners produced products for the … Continue reading
Online Training for Small Business
Starting a new business or looking to grow your existing small business? The U.S. Small Business Administration has free, online business training. The courses are taken at your speed, but usually take an average of 30 minutes. Topics include “Starting … Continue reading
Professional Economic Developer
Why should you call us during your retail or industrial site selection process? Yes, we have some good sites and a quality work force available. In addition, Hickman County has a full-time professional economic developer to assist you. I have … Continue reading
Retail Opportunities
If you are looking for a site for a retail development or have property that you would like to market as commercial property, HCECDA may be able to help. We do extensive trade area demographic, economic, and average daily traffic … Continue reading
Vacant Industrial Building 120,000 sq. ft.
The building just vacated by YKK will soon be for sale. This is a well-maintained 120,000 square feet block and brick building with sprinkler system and 20 ft. minimum ceiling. Contact for details. vision21@hickmanco.com