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Latest issue: Legacy is Key Theme at GovCon 2026
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is gearing up for the TNECD Governor’s Conference with a series of engaging sessions on industry partnerships and talent pipelines.
This is the third year in a row that TDLWD has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) to present GovCon, which is set for Oct. 1-2 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Legacy will be a key theme at GovCon, Gov. Bill Lee’s last in office. Speakers and sessions will reflect on the legacy of leadership and economic opportunity that has shaped Tennessee while looking ahead to the legacy that communities can create for future generations.
Read more in the September 2026 issue of FOCUS.