This was an incredible panel and mixer last night at the Adventure Science Center. Thank you to our speakers for all sharing their economic development and leadership insight and the AGC Construction Leadership Council for putting it all together for our industry.
#TNToday Enjoyed a fun panel with my economic development colleagues Edward Burch and Josh Ward. Thank you Middle TN Region of the Associated General Contractors of TN for the opportunity to discuss industrial recruitment, why Tennessee, advanced industries, workforce and how the University of Tennessee System impacts and supports these activities. We were asked some great questions from the audience and moderator (thanks Hunter Whitten) and the one I keep thinking about is what advice I would give to “young professionals” and I thought (and shared) we should always be young professionals. And regardless of age, we can always learn more, ask more questions, meet new people and always have a mentor and network. Even if we’re not in the “YP club” anymore, we can still learn from each other. Have a great weekend! Go learn and be young (at heart, mind and knees) #econdev #TeamTN #EverywhereUT #workforcedevelopment #economicdevelopment #researchanddevelopment #jobs #siteselection #partnerships