UWF puts face on Century's development plan
- December 3, 2014
- / Staff Reports
- / education
The University of West Florida has put a face on implementing economic development plans for the town of Century.
Haas Center for Business Research & Economic Development announced Allison Tyler as economic development coordinator. She will oversee implementation of Century’s economic development strategic plan.
Her position was created as part of a recent economic development agreement between the Town of Century and the Haas Center.
“There are quite a number of challenges and opportunities besetting Century, and with those comes the need for a seasoned professional to coordinate the various actors who have a role to play in increasing the standards of living for all of Century’s residents," says Brice Harris, co-director of the Haas Center. "Allison’s background is well-suited for her to lead these efforts, and we look forward to all the good that will come of this partnership between UWF, Escambia County and the town.”
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Facing Century's challenges
Pensacola Today's Mollye Barrows recently highlighted the promise and challenge of revitalizing Century in the launch of her 29 stops on 29 series.
Catch the first part of he three-part video story here.
Part two is here.
Part three is here.
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Tyler comes to the Haas Center from Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, where she had served as communications associate since 2013.
Before that, she worked as community needs director for the United Way of Charlotte County in Port Charlotte as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program. There she oversaw the completion of a community needs assessment and participated in initiatives that included a community health improvement plan and a 10-year plan to prevent and end homelessness.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to join the Haas Center staff and look forward to working with the Century community towards implementation of the economic development plan,” Tyler said.
Tyler earned a master's degree in political science and international affaires from the University of Georgia, and bachelor's degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.
Pensacola Today's Mollye Barrows recently highlighted the promise and challenge of revitalizing Century in the launch of her 29 stops on 29 series.
Catch the first part of he three-part video story here.
Part two is here.
Part three is here.
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Tyler comes to the Haas Center from Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, where she had served as communications associate since 2013.
Before that, she worked as community needs director for the United Way of Charlotte County in Port Charlotte as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program. There she oversaw the completion of a community needs assessment and participated in initiatives that included a community health improvement plan and a 10-year plan to prevent and end homelessness.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to join the Haas Center staff and look forward to working with the Century community towards implementation of the economic development plan,” Tyler said.
Tyler earned a master's degree in political science and international affaires from the University of Georgia, and bachelor's degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.
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