Union City, Tenn – Lauren Tanner, Membership Director of the Obion County Chamber of Commerce recently graduated from TVA’s Rural Leadership Institute. The Rural Leadership Institute, developed and sponsored by TVA Economic Development, provides professional leadership training to rural community economic development professionals in the TVA service area.
Tanner said, “It was an honor to be selected to participate in this year’s Rural Leadership Institute. Having been through institute, I feel better equipped to convey Obion County’s strengths and stories to individuals, small businesses, and manufacturers that are looking at making Obion County their permanent home.”
The institute is designed to help local participants more effectively lead volunteers, partner organizations, businesses, elected officials and citizens to ensure long-term success. Four two-day sessions were conducted by leading area experts.
“Rural America’s ability to compete, gain jobs, and attract economic investments depends on local leaders being prepared, having product available, and using effective leadership and communication skills to differentiate their community’s unique strengths,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley.
A total of 27 participants completed the course and received graduation certificates.
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