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Meet Yu Zhang! He is a graduate Information Systems student who aspires to a career in data analysis. Yu primarily works on the Tracking Tennessee’s Economy and Housing Tennessee reports and dashboards. Want to learn more about BERC? Visit mtsu.edu/berc/

Meet Josh Narrell! He is a graduate Media and Communications student who aspires to work in communications/public relations in the entertainment industry. Josh is our graduate assistant for the COE-URP Scholars Program. We are grateful to have Josh on our team!

Meet Dr. Kristie Abston, Associate Professor of Management! Throughout the nine-month COE-URP Scholars Program, she is guiding Nottely Seagraves in writing a successful research paper on inequality in development while utilizing her knowledge and professional experience.

Our monthly report, Tracking Tennessee’s Economy, is out now for October 2023. To view the dashboard and find more information, please visit mtsu.edu/tacir/

Meet Paul Martin, COE-URP Advisory Committee Chair! With 40+ years in the financial field, he has been closely involved with seven public companies as Chairman of the Board, Director, or initial investor. We are so glad to have his experience in our COE-URP Advisory Committee!

Meet Elijah Mitchell! As a COE-URP Scholar, he is researching the impact of healthcare facilities on Medicare costs in Middle Tennessee with the guidance of Dr. Keith Gamble as his mentor. Want to learn more about the COE-URP Scholars Program? Visit mtsu.edu/urp/scholarspr…

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Meet Dr. Jake Avila, Associate Professor of Concrete & Construction Management! Throughout the 9-month program, Dr. Avila is guiding Mingxuan Liu in his research on solutions to traffic congestion in Middle Tennessee while drawing on his knowledge & professional experience.

Curious about Knoxville’s economy in October? Here are some highlights from Tracking Tennessee’s Economy, a monthly report published by the MTSU Business Economic Research Center in partnership with the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

Meet Dr. Iris Gao, professor of Agriculture! Throughout the nine-month COE-URP Scholars program, she is guiding Lula Baldriche in writing a successful research paper on urban agriculture while utilizing her knowledge and professional experience.

How did Chattanooga’s economy fair in October? Here are some highlights from Tracking Tennessee’s Economy, a monthly report published by the MTSU Business & Economic Research Center in partnership with the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

As the Assistant Executive Director for the Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association (MTIDA), Kendrick assists communities with their economic development activities in 40 central Tennessee counties. We are so glad to have him on our COE-URP Advisory Committee!

Meet Lula Baldriche! She is researching urban agriculture in Middle TN with the guidance of Dr. Iris Gao as her mentor. Want to learn more about the COE-URP Scholars Program? Visit mtsu.edu/urp/scholarspr…

Meet Dr. Patrick Geho, Professor of Management & State Executive Director of the TSBDC! Throughout the nine-month scholars program, he is guiding Justin Dohrmann in writing a successful research paper on affordable housing while utilizing his knowledge & professional experience.

Ryan is the President and CEO of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. We are so glad to have Ryan on the COE-URP Advisory Committee!

Meet Dr. Sean Salter, associate professor of economics and finance! Throughout the nine-month Scholars Program, he has been guiding Leah Kimbro in writing a successful research paper on pedestrian-friendly infrastructure while utilizing his knowledge and professional experience.

With over 20 years of experience in public policy, community and regional planning, & social research, Michael is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Greater Nashville Regional Council. We are thrilled to have his input & perspective on our Advisory Committee!

Our monthly report, Tracking Tennessee’s Economy, is out now for December 2023. To view the dashboard and find more information, please visit w1.mtsu.edu/tacir/.

Announcing our speakers for our Forum on Growth and Challenges in Middle Tennessee! This forum will be a great opportunity to engage with the issues affecting our region and learn from these experienced individuals! Please RSVP: forms.gle/htype87q4DuswX…