Logan McCoy, Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce vice president of Existing Industry, completed The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services’ (UT CIS) Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program.
According to a press release from Lindsay Dawkins – the Chamber’s vice president of Investor Relations – McCoy was a member of the 19th TCED class. This cohort brings the total number of Tennessee certified economic developers to 118.
“All of our Tennessee certified economic developers made a serious commitment to achieve this designation.” said Kim Denton, UT CIS Economic Development Director. “They now will be able to use this in-depth knowledge to benefit their communities and regions.”
Graduation was held at the IPS Training Center in Nashville. Graduates presented their Capstone Projects, which is the final requirement to achieve the TCEcD designation.
McCoy’s project title was Importance of an Existing Industry Program in a Region Poised for Significant Growth.
TCED candidates completed a week-long Basic Economic Development Course and a series of six core courses pertinent to economic and community development for a total of 92 instructional hours.
The TCED Program provides participants with a broad-based knowledge of economic trends, tools and core components required to compete in today’s global economy.
New graduates will now be members of the TCED Alumni Group, which provides continuing education and networking opportunities several times throughout the year.
(PHOTO: Logan McCoy received his certificate from CIS Executive Director Paul Jennings and Director of Economic Development Kim Denton)
