Tag Archives: Economic Development Director Rod Kirk

If you think you’re seeing a lot of help wanted signs, you are right. Highlands Economic Partnership reported up to 10,000 jobs currently in Jackson, Overton, Putnam and White Counties. Economic Development Director Rod Kirk said there are lots of opportunity for industries to expand in the counties, but companies cannot fill the positions. “It even goes out to the ... Read More »

A new leadership team set to take the Highlands Economic Partnership forward. CEO and President Amy New said three new faces join the group: Economic Development Director Rod Kirk, Investor and Community Relations Director Adam Poe and Existing Industry and Workforce Development Director Ryan Barnhart. “This is obviously a big change in leadership, but I feel like with change comes ... Read More »