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Proposing to Win

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TN Certified Economic Developer Program

Course Details

Date:
TBD

Course Times:
Onsite check-in: 9:30 AM
Course: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Agenda:
Coming Soon!

Course Fee:
Registration $295 | Early Registration $245 (by: TBA)



Please Note:
This link and rate code is only available for class attendees. If this link and special rate is used by someone outside of the class, the reservation will be cancelled and a fee will be applied to the credit card used to book the reservation.




The registration fee covers course instruction. Course materials, selected meals and refreshment breaks are complimentary. Registration does not cover hotel and other travel expenses. Registration is limited and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please make payment for the course no later than 10 business days before the course start date. If payment is not received, you risk having your registration cancelled to make room for those on the wait list.

Cancellations made 10 business days or more before the course start date will be eligible for a full refund or credit toward a future TCED course. Cancellations made less than 10 business days will be eligible for credit only, minus a $100 cancellation fee.

The hotel group rate provided on this page is available exclusively to registered course attendees. Reservations will be verified against the official course roster. Reserve your room and select the dates you need to stay for the group rate. Please book early as the reserved block of rooms could fill up.

A limited number of scholarships are available to course participants from Tennessee. Scholarships do not include hotel, travel or meals.

If applying for a scholarship, please register for the class to save a seat and choose the "Invoice" option. If a scholarship is not awarded, the participant may decide to keep the seat or withdraw at the time of notification with no penalty. Scholarships are non-transferable.

Download the Scholarship Application, or get more information about scholarships on our Scholarships webpage.

If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact us at 615-253-6371 or email us. You may also register by submitting a Course Registration Form by email. 

The attire for the course is business casual.


Meet Your

TCED Course Instructor

Heidi Smith
General Manager, Global Business for Tennessee Valley Authority

Heidi is responsible for TVA Economic Development’s business attraction, community development efforts and marketing. She oversees the work of target industry market specialists, regional development specialists, community and retail development staff, and global marketing specialists.

Heidi’s responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic recruitment and community development preparedness plans to ensure that all TVA goals are met or exceeded throughout the seven-state service region. Her role also includes hiring and training staff, departmental budgeting and resource allocation.

Heidi works closely with TVA customers and regional, state and community partners in the areas of business recruitment, project management and community development.