South Western Kentucky Recognized for Participation in TVA’s Community Livability Initiative

11/02/2020

NEWS RELEASE

Hopkinsville, Kentucky – The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council in Hopkinsville, Kentucky recently participated in TVA’s Community Livability Initiative earning high praise and feedback through the process. The SWK region officially scored a 9 out of 10 for livability which was the highest score offered this year.

Developed by TVA Economic Development, this program is designed to map and showcase livability assets in an effort to attract economic growth in the area and highlight talent attraction assets. Through an application selection process, the program is offered to community economic development organizations in the TVA service area to help foster long-term success. Livability asset mapping is conducted by Valley community participants and culminates in a presentation to site selection consultants and TVA Economic Development staff.

“A community’s ability to compete, gain jobs, and attract economic investments depends on local leaders being prepared, having product available, and understanding its workforce story and livability assets to differentiate their community’s unique strengths,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley.

“We were honored to participate in this helpful program as we recognize the importance of quality of life and community livability when companies are considering to invest, expand, and grow here. We were excited to share our livability story, receive great suggestions and ideas for improvement, and showcase the award-winning communities of South Western Kentucky,” shared Carter Hendricks, Executive Director of the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity for business customers and local power companies serving 10 million people in parts of seven southeastern states. TVA receives no taxpayer funding, deriving virtually all of its revenues from sales of electricity. In addition to operating and investing its revenues in its electric system, TVA provides flood control, navigation and land management for the Tennessee River system and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation. More information is available at TVA.com.

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council serves the Christian, Todd, and Trigg County region through strategies to support and grow the regional economy thereby creating opportunities for regional residents. Visit www.southwesternky.com to learn more about the region’s award winning quality of life, less taxing and more relaxing pace of living, and the various available properties ready for economic development.

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Media Contact:

Carter Hendricks

270-885-1499

chendricks@southwesternky.com

(Distributed: November 2, 2020)