This EDA investment supports the northwest tennessee development district with creating new local disaster recovery manager positions within the region to assist in disaster recovery with particular…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $250,000 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to the Northwest Tennessee Development District Inc. to create new local disaster recovery manager positions within the region. The new positions will provide technical assistance, grant writing, and project administration services to assist in disaster recovery from tornado damage across six counties in Northwest Tennessee. The positions will also help coordinate community recovery efforts. By November 2024, the project aims to generate new jobs, attract private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region as it recovers from natural disasters. The EAA program supports regions facing adverse economic changes through a range of technical and infrastructure assistance.

This EDA investment supports the northwest tennessee development district with creating new local disaster recovery manager positions within the region to assist in disaster recovery with particular attention to tornado damage that occurred across lake, obion, gibson, weakley, henry, and dyer counties. These personnel will function to provide technical assistance, grant writing, and project administration services as well as assisting in the coordination of community efforts toward recovery. Once completed, the project will create new job opportunities, attract private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.