Bob Rolfe, Commissioner of TNECD, is a Nashville native who began his career in the world of business, until Governor Haslam convinced him to join the State. Now, he serves Tennessee by promoting foreign direct investment and making sure existi

Justin Lane | Marketing Director for TNECD

Nov 13th, 2019 36m 27s

Justin Lane, Marketing Director for TNECD, has worked with a dedicated team years to establish Tennessee's brand on a global level. He discusses his background, how he marries creativity and business to promote economic development in the state

Amanda Martin | Senior Rural Policy Advisor for TNECD

Nov 13th, 2019 15m 52s

Amanda Martin, Senior Rural Policy Advisor for TNECD, works to support rural communities across the state of Tennessee. She discusses why rural communities matter, why she's drawn to this career path, and her current rural strategies, including

Masami Tyson, Steffen Bayer, & Virginia Crowley from TNECD

Nov 13th, 2019 13m

Masami Tyson, Global Director of FDI and Trade for TNECD, Steffen Bayer, Director of Business Development (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) for TNECD, and Virginia Crowley, Director of Business Development (Italy) for TNECD bring global busine

Matt Largen with Williamson, Inc. & Clay Walker with NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership

Nov 13th, 2019 27m 27s

Matt Largen, President and CEO of Williamson, Inc. and Clay Walker, CEO of NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership have known each other for 17 years, and they understand that being a good leader means putting the needs of others before their own. They t

Jody Sliger | Community Development Director for TNECD

Nov 13th, 2019 13m 12s

Jody Sliger, the Community Development Director for TNECD, helps her communities work together better. Her goal is to promote economic and community prosperity, and she digs into how she helps communities engage with each other to achieve posit

Jeremy Barnes I Mitsubishi Motors North America

Nov 10th, 2019 18m 24s

Jeremy Barnes, Senior Director of Communication and Events for Mitsubishi North America talks about the move from California to Franklin, TN, as well as the future of Mitsubishi North America. Jeremy also digs into his personal motivations and

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