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The TN Dept of Transportation has recently released a long-term vision for Tennessee’s transportation infrastructure. To review see this link: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/section/25-year-transportation-plan...

Registration has been extended for the third “Plain Talk” Conference, focusing on important issues in the 16-county region. Featured speakers and panelists will explore best practices and practical case studies for place-making, broadband expansion, community sustainability, utilizing green spaces and roads. In past decades, the ‘road’ to economic prosperity for any...

PlainTalk 2016 Conference Connecting Competitive Communities MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Registration is now open for the third PlainTalk Conference.  Join local decision makers on  Thursday, April 28, 2016 for an important regional discussion on local community prosperity. National and state experts will help us coordinate a regional discussion on how to...

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East Tennessee Quality Growth was proud to sponsor noted scholar Donavon Rypkema in October of 2015. Click on the image for the notes from this presentation....

It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Shop Class Anymore!! By: Patty Thomas, CTE CORE Consultant, Tennessee Department of Education, Division of College and Career Readiness Career and Technical Education (CTE) is alive and thriving in school districts across East Tennessee.   Career and Technical Education, formally known as vocational education, offers students...

In 2011, the Hamblen County Foundation for Educational Excellence (HC*EXCELL) and Achievement introduced “Cradle through Career”, an initiative aimed at developing a pathway to a skilled workforce and economic success. The first goal was to find a way to introduce Hamblen County students to workforce development. Through the generous...

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