Robertson County Economic Development Board

Name

Robertson County Economic Development Board

Legal name

Robertson County Economic Development Board

Website

https://growinrobertson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business incentive programs
• Workforce development services
• Site selection assistance
• Tax incentive programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue: Programs are funded by a 7% tax on all overnight stays at hotels, bed and breakfasts and Airbnbs. Each city receives 30% of receipts collected in their city limits for economic development and tourism purposes, and 70% stays with RCEDB.
2. PILOT Program Fees: Payment-In-Lieu-of-Tax program generates revenue through negotiated tax arrangements with companies relocating or expanding in the county. PILOT receipts are placed in a reserve fund for site and infrastructure development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Robertson County Economic Development Board (RCEDB) is a government economic development organization that attracts new business and industry to Robertson County through direct business recruitment, supports expansion and retention of existing employers, encourages tourism development, and enhances community economic competitiveness. It administers Payment-In-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive programs, provides site selection assistance via a GIS-based inventory tool, runs the Work In Robertson job board, and coordinates workforce development partnerships with regional schools, TCAT-Nashville, and Volunteer State Community College.

Product overview

Robertson County Economic Development Board (RCEDB) operates as a full-service economic development organization rather than a technology product company. The organization provides a suite of services including a community job board (Work In Robertson), GIS-based site and building locator tools, and workforce development programs. Its primary economic incentives include the Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) program and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program. These offerings are designed to attract new businesses, support expansion of existing employers, and enhance the economic competitiveness of Robertson County, Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) Program A tax incentive program that reduces operating costs for relocating or expanding companies by reducing or abating real and personal property taxes based on jobs created, capital investment, and wage levels. Available to companies considering relocation to or expansion in Robertson County.
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 new jobs added in 10-year period through 2020
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that collaborates with RCEDB on business recruitment, expansion projects, and incentive programs. Supports RCEDB through grants, marketing, and coordination on major projects.
• TVA Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTennessee Valley Authority provides economic development support including site development assistance, incentive programs, and workforce development resources for companies locating in the region.
• Robertson County Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber partners on workforce development initiatives, business recruitment, and community promotion.
• Robertson County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-12 school system collaborates on workforce readiness programs including career fairs, job shadowing, CTE programs, and youth leadership experiences.
• Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association (MTIDA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional industrial development organization serving as a resource for business development and site selection in Middle Tennessee.
• Nashville Area Chamber of CommercesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber provides economic development data, resources, and networking opportunities for the Nashville metro area including Robertson County.
• Greater Nashville Regional CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council assists with grant applications and workforce development coordination. Staff helped draft successful GIVE grant application for TCAT-Nashville Springfield campus.
• Portland Industrial Development BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-level IDB that makes decisions for locations within Portland city limits, partnering with RCEDB on county-wide incentive programs.
• Springfield Industrial Development BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-level IDB for Springfield that collaborates with RCEDB on PILOT and TIF programs within city limits.
• White House Industrial Development BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-level IDB for White House partnering with RCEDB on business recruitment and incentive programs.
• Cumberland Electric Membership CorporationcoreOthersLocal electric utility providing power infrastructure and partnering on economic development projects including recent announcements with Tate Ornamental and Troax Group.
• TCAT-NashvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTennessee College of Applied Technology operates satellite campuses in Springfield and Portland, providing workforce training programs for local industries.
• Volunteer State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college operates Highland Crest campus in Springfield, providing higher education opportunities for Robertson County residents.
• University of Tennessee MartinsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUT Martin operates a regional campus at Highland Crest, offering college-level courses for local students.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association (MTIDA): Regional industrial development industry association providing peer learning, training, and resources to county-level EDOs including RCEDB. Not a direct competitor but an enabling ecosystem peer.
• Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC): Regional council assisting with grant applications and workforce development coordination. Acts as an enabling/co-development peer that supports Robertson County's recruitment projects.

Broad incumbents

• TVA Economic Development: Regional economic development arm of the Tennessee Valley Authority providing site development, incentives, and workforce support across the TVA service territory. Functions as both a partner and adjacent provider to RCEDB.
• Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Large metropolitan chamber running a major economic development program that competes with and complements RCEDB for Nashville-area relocations. Broader incumbent with a wider geographic and industry footprint.
• Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD): State-level economic development agency that partners with RCEDB and operates a broader portfolio of recruitment, incentive, and grant programs across all 95 Tennessee counties. Larger, broader incumbent in the same value chain.

Regional players

• Tennessee ECD Regional Directors Network: Network of state-supported regional business development consultants who coordinate recruitment projects across Tennessee counties. Functions as a regional overlay to county EDOs including RCEDB's team (note: Kalee Harryman's prior role at TNECD).

Direct peers

• Wilson County Economic Development: Adjacent Middle Tennessee county EDO running PILOT/TIF incentive programs and recruiting manufacturing/logistics employers along the I-40 corridor east of Nashville. Directly comparable mandate and customer profile.
• Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce (Economic Development): Middle Tennessee EDO/chamber running comparable business recruitment, retention, and workforce development programs targeting automotive, logistics, and advanced manufacturing employers. Closely comparable mandate and customer set.
• Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board: Neighboring county EDO in Middle Tennessee offering PILOT/TIF incentive programs, site selection, and workforce development to relocating and expanding employers. Directly comparable in mandate, tooling, and target industries (manufacturing, automotive, aerospace).
• Sumner County Economic Development: Adjacent Middle Tennessee county EDO competing for the same Nashville spillover relocations with similar PILOT-style incentives, workforce development, and site-selection services. Direct peer in geography and target industries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/growinrobertson
• Facebookfacebook.com/GrowInRobertsonTN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/robertson-county-economic-development-board

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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