Tyler Economic Development Council Selects Tara Hays as New Director of Industry and Workforce Initiatives
Tyler, Texas - September 16, 2024 – The Tyler Economic Development Council (TEDC) is pleased to announce the selection of Tara Hays as its new Director of Industry and Workforce Initiatives.
In this pivotal role, Hays will spearhead TEDC's efforts to nurture and expand Tyler's thriving industrial sector. Her responsibilities will include developing strategic programs, fostering collaborative partnerships, and working with local partners to ensure a robust pipeline of talent to meet the needs of local businesses.
"Tyler has a very solid and growing industry base that employs thousands of our neighbors. TEDC is committed to serving our local industries and having a member of the TEDC team dedicated to local industry will greatly enhance our economic development efforts," said Scott Martinez, TEDC President and CEO. "TEDC recruited Tara for this new position because of her strong industry relationships and her record as a high performing professional.”
“I look forward to joining the Tyler Economic Development Council team. My work with local industry over the past six years has solidified my passion for Tyler's growth. I'm eager to support local industry and contribute to our community's continued economic development success," said Hays.
The addition of this new position comes at a time of significant expansion for Tyler’s industrial sector. Since 2020, local industries have announced over $400 million in projects in Smith County, demonstrating the community’s attractiveness as a prime investment destination.
Hays will start her new role on September 30.
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