Chandler Russ Joins TVA Economic Development Staff
October 26, 2004
TUPELO, Miss. – Chandler Russ, former executive director of the Brookhaven/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Foundation, has joined TVA’s Economic Development staff as a field specialist in the Mississippi district.
Russ will work with distributors of TVA power, the Mississippi Development Authority and local economic development organizations , assisting prospective new or expanding industries and encouraging industries to locate or expand in the region.
His responsibilities include working with prospective economic development 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 Brookhaven/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Foundation, Russ’s responsibilities included economic and community development for Brookhaven and Lincoln County. He led the organization for four years. Russ also served on the board of the Mississippi Economic Development Council and Copiah Lincoln Community College’s District Workforce Council.
“We’re excited about having someone with Chandler’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. 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 approximately 8.5 million consumers in seven southeastern states.
Media Contact:
Amy Tate, Tupelo, (662) 690-3403
TVA News Bureau, Knoxville, (865) 632-6000
