Bringing Bedford County Together: Business and Community Leaders Convene at the Connected Communities Change Grant Stakeholder Workshop to Explore a $20 Million Funding Opportunity. Energizing discussions on workforce development and local mobility solutions pave the way for a brighter future.
Workforce Wednesday Highlight! Kelly had the honor to present at the Shelbyville HR Association meeting today alongside some of our amazing MTSU partners. A big thank you to MTSU for hosting and providing a platform to share the exciting developments in The Partnership and the community. Special shoutout to MTSU's Applied Leadership Program for shaping the future leaders of our workforce. Together, we're building stronger, more effective teams! Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Discover the inspiring journey of Keith Weaver, a visionary shaping communities through innovation, job creation, and a passion for growth. Tune in to The Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership Podcast for an exclusive conversation with a true community leader!
Congratulations to Bedford County, TN and United Communications for being awarded the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Middle Mile Grant! Access to broadband is crucial to both education and workforce attraction. The Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership proudly supports the efforts of Connect Bedford and Mayor Graham’s vision to be one of the first fully-connected rural counties in Tennessee!
An additional $163 million will be awarded to provide broadband access and digital opportunity programs to more than 236,000 Tennesseans across 92 counties. “Broadband is essential to all Tennesseans, and that's why we are making strategic investments in our state's broadband infrastructure and digital opportunity programs to create a pathway to education, job training and greater opportunity statewide.” - Gov. Bill Lee Since 2019, TNECD has invested more than $715 million to expand broadband infrastructure statewide.
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn visited Shelbyville-Bedford today for a personal economic development update from the Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership and State Representative Pat Marsh. Thank you to Bedford County, Tennessee Mayor Graham for hosting the meeting.
Unlocking Bedford's Potential: Mayor Graham invites the next generation to discover limitless opportunities to live, work, and play in our vibrant community. Join us as we explore pathways for growth, innovation, and inclusive prosperity for all. https://lnkd.in/eyxVa9Gj
Unlocking Future Potential: Celebrating the ribbon-cutting event at the Boys and Girls Club of Bedford County for the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation! 🎉 Thanks to the collaboration between the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Tennessee Valley Authority, Shelbyville Power, Water and Sewerage and our supportive presence, we've witnessed the launch of a transformative initiative in STEM education. This is one of 27 brand new STEM Centers across Tennessee Valley Authority’s seven-state service territory. Empowering the next generation of innovators through hands-on learning!
February was all about community and shared reading at #ThomasMagnetSchool with our One School, One Book program featuring 'A Boy Called Bat' by Elana K. Arnold. Supporting the love of reading, one page at a time!
Business Spotlight: Traders Bank Traders National Bank is a trusted financial institution deeply committed to serving Shelbyville and Bedford. Known for its personalized service and innovative solutions, Traders Bank plays a vital role in our community's economic growth. We express our sincere gratitude to Traders Bank for their steadfast support of the Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership. Their dedication strengthens our community and empowers individuals and businesses alike. Thank you, Traders Bank, for your invaluable contributions.
Congratulations, Scott Cocanougher! Your commitment to First Community Bank and this community are noteworthy!
