Cocke County Partnership

Economic Development - the continuation of existing industry program - worked with existing industry on problem resolution retain jobs. Visited with each existing company to discuss the future of the company in Cocke County. Maintained the Three-Star Status with the State of Tennessee. Entertained and worked with potential prospective companies concerning their locating in Cocke County. Worked with local utilities on the expansion of utilities in unserved areas. Worked with the Cocke County School System develop a improved workforce development program and phar

Chamber of Commerce - the continuation of existing small business program. Worked with existing small businesses within the community in order to ensure their success. Hosted educational seminar to assist small businesses with their every day issues Worked with potential small businesses as a conduit for putting them in contact with resources to assist with their business plans and financial needs. Worked to market the members by hosting quarterly networking events, ribbon cuttings, and open houses Hosted special events (festivals, etc) to benefit the community as a whole and to attract visitors to the area. Worked with the local school system on a progrm that wil encourage post-secondary education to graduating seniors in order to have a better trained tocal workforce. Work with the local school system and hosted a Job Shadowing Program to high schooljuniors

Tourism - worked with existing tourism business in the community to assist with marketing their venue as a destination in order attract visitors to the area. Worked with regional partners to better market the region as a whole in order to maximize the marketing dollars. Hosted special events to attract visitors to the Community, ener