Heidi Smith 

General Manager, Global Business

Economic Development for me is not just a profession but a passion. I actually get paid to do something that I really love doing. It is so rewarding to watch a community, region or state create jobs and opportunities for its citizens.

Heidi Smith is responsible for Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Economic Development's business attraction, community development and marketing efforts. She oversees the work of target market specialists, community and livability development staff and global marketing specialists.

In this role, Heidi develops and implements strategic recruitment, and community development preparedness plans to ensure that all TVA goals are met or exceeded throughout the seven-state Valley service region. Her role also includes hiring and training staff, departmental budgeting and resource allocation. Heidi works closely with our customers, and regional, state and community partners in the areas of business recruitment, project management and community development. 

Heidi is also a certified facilitator for Facilitative Selling and Proposing to Win training. She conducts facilitative selling classes for various organizations. 

Favorite place on earth is Glenwood Springs, Colorado