October 12, 2020
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The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) continues to add to its skilled staff. Recently, UCDD hired Kim England to serve as a Response Coordinator to assist with COVID-19 recovery efforts; serving as a point of contact between city and county mayors, local governments, and UCDD’s Economic and Community Development (ECD) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) teams.
“More specifically, my role is to work with each of our mayors individually and support their
efforts as we strengthen the response, resiliency, and recovery efforts within these communities,”
England explained.
“Coming from an administrative role with a local county government, I have seen first-hand how
information swarms in from every direction,” England added. “Citizens look to their government
officials for reliable information, guidance, and leadership.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how individuals conduct business and has deeply affected
small businesses, schools, senior centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and
communities as a whole. Among these challenges is the continuous, evolving list of protocols,
financial assistance opportunities, and a continuous need for support and information.
“I understand that pressure on public officials to act is enormous, and in a fast-moving crisis, it can be a challenge to gain clarity amid the chaos of the pandemic,” said England. “As COVID-19
Recovery Coordinator, I am eager to support officials across the Upper Cumberland in their
efforts to develop strategies that will enhance recovery and economic resilience.
England will be providing COVID-19-related updates, updates on Executive Orders, and other
related announcements to city and county mayors as they become available. She can be contacted by calling (931) 432-4111 or via email at kengland@ucdd.org.
About the Upper Cumberland Development District: The Upper Cumberland Development
District provides regional planning and assistance to the 14-county Upper Cumberland region to
promote economic growth and community enhancement. Find UCDD on the web at www.ucdd.org and at facebook.com/UCDDconnect.