Actually, it’s all about you.
Because when you invest in Rhea County, Tenn., you expect to see a return. And we’re here to help make sure that happens.
Rhea Economic and Community Development is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit created to foster economic growth and strategic expansion inside Rhea County, Tenn., and help you build a better tomorrow, starting today.
Whatever your interest – work, live or play – our office exists to ensure Rhea County’s future is planned and that together, we continue to move Rhea County forward.
- Rhea Economic and Community Development (RECD) provides key support for new and existing industries in Rhea County, Tenn.
- RECD is led by an executive director, under the leadership of an executive board
- Our board is made up of 32 members from various sectors of the community
- Our board meets on the fourth Monday of each month; meetings are open to the public
- We are proudly a 501(c)(3) Private Non-Profit Corporation
- We maintain and create workforce via:
- Assisting existing industries and business in their retention and expansion efforts
- Leading recruitment of new industries and businesses by:
- Providing assistance in securing job training
- Providing assistance in obtaining funding for infrastructure and other needs through loans and grants
- Assisting in finding prime locations
- Furnishing community data
- Working closely with the State of Tennessee and other federal, state, regional, and local government officials.
- We share information about Rhea County at industrial and tourism trade shows
- We maintain RECD website featuring information about Rhea County and its municipalities, our members, and services we offer
- We act as the business community’s liaison to important regional partners like: the State of Tennessee; TVA; Chattanooga-Area Chamber of Commerce; Chattanooga State Community College; Norfolk Southern; Knoxville Chamber; Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport; and more
- Our members are offered:
- Free link and logo placement on site
- Reduced rental rates of Welcome Center community room
- Ability to post information in the Welcome Center
- RETC support and recommendation to potential clients