HUD RHED I - Southern Appalachia
Economic Development Partnership
Larry Henderson - Director
The Southern Appalachian Economic Development Partnership is a project of the Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority.The project received funding to provide economic development services to an eight county region. The region is composed of two federally designated Enterprise Communities - Scott-McCreary and the Clinch Powell Enterprise Community.
Project Goals:
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Increase the number of quality manufacturers and employers in the region. Influence creation of 200 jobs.
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Organize and train local and regional committees to understand and assist in economic development efforts.
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Promote counties via the Internet. Develop compelling web sites for each county and the region.
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Collaborate with Enterprise Communities and other economic development entities.
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Assist existing manufacturers and introduce them to E-commerce techniques.
Counties Served: Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Union, Scott in Tennessee and McCreary Co. in Kentucky.