Southwest Tennessee Development District – the leading regional economic and community development organization in Southwest Tennessee – has partnered with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish a position to assist counties and cities in the region in economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We are pleased to announce that Dayle Mathis, a U.S. Air Force veteran, has assumed this position and will be assisting our communities in their recovery efforts,” said Joe Barker, SWTDD Executive Director.

The eight county region of SWTDD includes the counties and cities of Madison, Henderson, Decatur, Hardin, McNairy, Chester, Hardeman, and Haywood.

Dayle will be working closely with local elected officials, economic development professionals, local businesses and industry, and our Federal and state partners to develop strategies and plans for economic recovery and disaster mitigation.

The goal of SWTDD is to create a stronger economic region by working together.

Dayle can be contacted at SWTDD by calling 731-668-6437 or emailing [email protected].

(PHOTO: Dayle Mathis)