Tim Weston Joins TVA Economic Development Staff
Nov. 19, 2003
TUPELO, Miss. – Tim Weston, former executive director of the Itawamba County Development Council, has joined TVA’s Economic Development staff as a field specialist in the Mississippi district.
Weston will work with distributors of TVA power, the Mississippi Development Authority, and local economic development organizations in assisting prospective new or expanding industries and encouraging industries to locate or expand in the region.
His responsibilities include working with prospective loan candidates, assisting in the development of loan applications, screening loans, and providing technical assistance to prospective companies. He will also promote small business growth and community development services.
As executive director of the Itawamba County Development Council and director of Port Itawamba, Weston’s responsibilities included economic and community development in Itawamba County and management of the port. He led ICDC for seven years.
“We’re excited about having someone with Tim’s expertise join our economic development team,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley. “His talents will serve TVA and the region well as we continue to develop new businesses and expand existing ones in TVA’s Mississippi region.”
In fiscal year 2003, TVA and its regional strategic partners helped companies attract or retain more than 47,000 jobs and TVA provided more than $20.6 million in economic development loans.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self-financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve 8.3 million consumers in seven southeastern states.
Media Contact:
Amy Tate, Starkville, MS (662-338-3999) or TVA News Bureau, Knoxville (865-632-6000)
