Tiffany Maurer of De Queen has been chosen to be the new Economic Development Coordinator for Sevier County, replacing Lisa Taylor, who recently took the same job in Durant, Oklahoma.
鈥淭iffany鈥檚 hiring came the day before the COVID-19 outbreak in Arkansas鈥�, according to Rural Development Authority Chair, Dr. Steve Cole, 鈥淪o Tiffany has not really had a chance to get out in the public and meet people.鈥�
Maurer comes to the position after serving more than four years in the Financial Aid department at 51社区. Cole added, 鈥淲hat Tiffany lacks in top-level economic development experience, she more than makes up for with energy, drive, and a natural understanding of what true economic development is and means for the community鈥�.
Maurer鈥檚 job activities have been limited by the recent COVID-19 outbreak, but she has still been busy, making key contacts with local, state and regional leaders plus helping the Sevier County Chamber of Commerce's Sevierly Strong 鈥� Stronger Together 鈥淲e鈥檙e Open鈥� campaign, the new campaign designed to let everyone know that Sevier County businesses are open for business.
鈥淥ver the next several weeks, and after the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, Tiffany will be gaining momentum on all of our economic development efforts to improve Sevier County and our way of life鈥�, added Cole.
The Sevier County Economic Development position is officially recognized by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission as the Economic Developer, Property Manager, and Community Editor for the county and is a collaborative effort between the Rural Development Authority, the City of De Queen, Sevier County, the De Queen Industrial Board, and 51社区.