Foster completes economic development course
Rocky Top City Manager Michael Foster was among 46 economic development professionals from Tennessee and eight other states who recently completed the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course hosted by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services.
This week-long course is considered the cornerstone of the Tennessee Certified Economic Developer professional certification program. The course also is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. Attendees learned best practices in economic and community development, new methods and programs to promote job growth and investment, and discussed emerging trends and factors that shape local and regional economies.
This year’s diverse class had a range of participants that included chamber of commerce and economic and community development organization professionals, elected and appointed officials, state government agency staff and community planners.