Jennifer Wheatley, Benton County’s Economic Development Director, has completed the TVA Rural Leadership Institute. This leadership program is designed to help economic development partners in the TVA region connect their organization’s strategy and day-to-day work with the economic development goals of the community. Led by TVAED staff and economic development experts, the Institute is designed to teach participants how to effectively lead their organizations and work with partner organizations, businesses, elected officials and citizens.
Topics include:
- Foundations of Leadership: Understand Your Leadership Style and Improve your Effectiveness
- Telling Your Community’s Story: Working with Media & Delivering Effective Presentations
- Outclass the Competition: Site Selection Process, Proposals and Effective Prospect Visits
Benton County Industrial Board Chairperson Tony Brewer said “TVA is a significant partner in our local economic development efforts, and we value their continuing education opportunities and programs.”
Wheatley is jointly employed by the Benton County Industrial Development Board and the Benton County Mayor’s office. Her contact email is: Jennifer.wheatley@bentoncountytn.gov. The Economic Development office is located inside the Benton County/Camden Chamber of Commerce, 266 Highway 641 North, Camden, Tennessee, 38320.