Robertson: Workforce development and economic development go hand in hand
Guest Columnist
Beverly C. Robertson
Beverly C. Robertson is former president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber and the National Civil Rights Museum. She is currently the COO of Trust Marketing.
When reporting on economic development, the media often emphasizes tax breaks while downplaying the net new taxes generated. This leads many people to simply misunderstand how incentives work and can have serious repercussions for a community, as can be seen in New York with Amazon.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.