NOVACES Supports Community Recovery Workshops in Eastern Tennessee Following Tropical Storm Helene
April 2025
In Spring 2025, NOVACES economic development and disaster recovery advisors provided technical assistance and logistical support to two regional Development Districts in Eastern Tennessee, aiding their efforts to deliver community workshops focused on Tropical Storm Helene recovery work.
Operating under the direction of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Economic Recovery Support Function for DR-4832-TN, NOVACES played a key role in the visioning and planning of the workshops. This included recruiting expert speakers, coordinating logistics, and ensuring attendees had access to critical information on funding opportunities and other recovery resources.
Each event featured:
- County Mayor Forums – Local leaders shared progress updates, challenges, and perspectives on recovery efforts within their communities.
- Industry Roundtables – Specialists from key sectors participated in focused discussions to identify obstacles and highlight actionable solutions to support long-term regional recovery.
The workshops served as platforms to:
- Share the latest funding and recovery program updates
- Encourage collaboration across public, private and nonprofit sectors
- Elevate the work and progress of local long-term recovery groups to a broader audience
NOVACES is proud to be a trusted partner to state agencies, county governments, and community-based organizations as they develop and implement economic growth strategies in disaster-impacted regions.
The following article was posted by the First Tennessee Development District after their workshop.