![]() ![]() Many local students needed virtual learning support in 2020 when the pandemic began. McDuffa says the program will help students gain critical job skills and career training that will prepare them to land good jobs after graduation. We also shared our curriculum needs, which, of course, include electrical line workers.” McDuffa notes that both the Florence Electricity Department and TVA helped support the facility and programming, “TVA has been very instrumental in planning the center, including curriculum development, such as welding and pipefitting. Lauderdale County Schools will soon open a new Workforce Development Center as part of its Career & Technical Education program. I believe the teamwork between Florence and TVA was instrumental in the company’s decision to come here.”Įconomic growth in the area also depends on local education and workforce training. The TVA Economic Development team was also a big help. TVA helped to estimate the company’s power usage and power bill. “We have our first Data Center company coming in. McDuffa said many businesses and industrial customers choose to come to the area because of the resources available through the partnership with TVA. They see how TVA manages the fish and the water.”īut the relationship with TVA also impacts the Lauderdale community in many other ways, from providing electric power to generating economic development to supporting customers in need.įlorence Utilities and TVA work together to power not just our homes and businesses, but our potential too - by combining efforts to help create a future we all believe in. When asked about Florence Electricity Department’s partnership with TVA, McDuffa said many people in the community are aware of TVA’s influence on the environment and outdoor recreation, “I think people see TVA more as an environmental steward than as a power provider. We have the river and many creeks where people enjoy kayaking and fishing.” McDuffa said, “People in Lauderdale County really like the outdoors. Situated on the Tennessee River and home to the University of North Alabama, Florence offers locals and tourists a charming downtown and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity. Mary McDuffa, Manager of the City of Florence Electricity Department, explains that despite the name, they are proud to serve customers throughout all of Lauderdale County. ![]() The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.FLORENCE-Florence Utilities and TVA were founded on a mission to serve - through reliable and affordable energy, a safe and protected environment and thriving economic development. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker. Operating in the state of New York as GR Affinity, LLC in lieu of the legal name Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC. You are not required to use Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC as a condition of purchase or sale of any real estate. Learn more!Ĭoldwell Banker Realty and Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC share common ownership and because of this relationship the brokerage may receive a financial or other benefit. Protect your home and budget with an American Home Shield® home warranty. ![]()
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