On August 9-10, TTU held the first Upper Cumberland Economic Development Summit, hosted by the Tennessee Center for Rural innovation (TCRI). Regarding the summit, TCRI director Michael Aikens states, “It was a great forum to share ideas, network, and discover resources and programs that seek to revitalize our rural communities.” In a panel discussion, TCRI spoke on their contribution to economic development by providing technical assistance to entrepreneurs and businesses within tourism, technology, innovation, retail, and agriculture. TCRI positions its efforts to directly transform rural living through science, technology, innovation, and economic development across 76 rural counties.
To read about the Summit, visit https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/22-23/economic-development-summit-helps-make-community-connections.php.
To read about TCRI’s involvement in the Summit, visit https://www.tntech.edu/grand-challenge/news/articles/20220815-economic-development-summit-2022.php.