Tennessee Taps New Digital Tools to Recruit Jobs
July 28, 2020
By Bob Rolfe, TNECD commissioner
For economic developers, the ground has shifted under our feet. With the novel coronavirus, our tried and tested methods require a fresh look, and the communities who can adapt to the new normal will have a leg up.
As part of my job as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), I have traveled the globe to meet with prospective business clients.
Whether I am meeting with a global manufacturer, a leading technology company or an innovative healthcare firm, I always...
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