Mission:
ThreeStar serves to promote economic and community prosperity through collaboration to positively impact every Tennessean.
Vision:
To be an exceptional model for transforming Tennessee communities
Hohenwald Lewis County Chamber of Commerce has been an active participant in the Tennessee Three Star Program since its inception in 1990. It is an important tool available to us through the State of Tennessee. Certain goals and purposes are set by the State and the City and County governments support these efforts. In turn, when we've met all the goals as set forth in the year, the City and County governments are rewarded. It's also a great way to learn about our community and become an active participant in a great group of folks each year.
Classes are limited in size, but open to everyone until that class has been filled. Contact the Chamber of Commerce and find out how you can become active in your community. Debbie Landers would love to hear from you.
As excerpted from the official tn.gov website:
ThreeStar is a strategic community development program developed to assist communities in preparing for a better future, for today and tomorrow – and for generations to come.
Certification in the ThreeStar program is based on annual documentation of local activity, evaluation and biennial participation in coordinated local stakeholder goal and activity planning.
Participating counties (and cities in these counties) will be eligible for a four percent discount (for eligible projects) on both the business development and community development ability-to-pay calculations (CDBG and FastTrack) each year the county fulfills the requirements of the ThreeStar program. CDBG also provides a bonus based on ThreeStar participation up to $25,000.
Additionally, only cities and counties that are active participants in the ThreeStar program are eligible to participate in other select TNECD Rural and Community Development programs. Finally, there is a grant available for counties to assist in completing one of the identified and submitted community goals.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @tnecd. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/tnecd.
For more information about ThreeStar, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 615-393-4393.
