Industry Growth Aligns With Upper Cumberland Workforce Capabilities
Medical supplies, food and beverage, and electric vehicles are among the industries that could see growth in the Upper Cumberland. That according to Stephen Crook, the Vice President of Economic Development at Highlands Economic Partnership. Crook said that those industries align with the workforce located in the Upper Cumberland. “There are some other sectors experiencing […]
Governor’s Economic Development Conference Talks Rural Economic Development, Future Prospects
A highlight of the 2021 Economic Development Conference: rural economic development. Economic Development VP for The Highlands Economic Partnership Stephen Crook attended the conference Thursday afternoon. He said he was pleased to hear much discussion on a topic that will benefit the Upper Cumberland in a variety of ways. “Right now we’ve got an opportunity […]
Members Sworn Into Overton Chamber’s New Young Professional Program
The new Chamber Young Professional Program represents the future of Overton County. That is according to Highlands Economic Development’s Stephen Crook, one of the speakers at Thursday’s Annual Chamber Meeting. Young members were sworn in at the end of Thursday’s meeting as were new members of the Chamber Board of Directors. “For small communities across […]
Highlands Business Park: Four Years Later
150 of the 224 acres at the Highlands Business Park remain available for development. The park located along Cookeville’s I-40 opened four years ago. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Stephen Crook said despite COVID-19 slowing business, outside and local employers are highly interested in the park’s potential. “We do feel that from new project leads […]
