Mission Statement
The Cherokee County Industrial Development Authority provides assistance to new and existing industries and developers, encouraging growth within the county. The purpose is to attract new industry, retail development, and other positive economic development projects to Cherokee County and to provide support for existing industry.
The Cherokee County Industrial Development Authority is a non- profit organization, governed by an eleven member volunteer authority and a full-time director.
Public Funding:
- TVA In-Lieu-of-Tax (Cities & County)
About Our Director
Daniel Steele
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256-266-1655
Experience
- County Administrator, Cherokee County, AL 2017-Present
- Deputy County Administrator, Cherokee County, AL 2014-2017
Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Shorter University, Rome, GA - High Performance Leadership Master Certification
National Association of Counties / Professional Development Academy - Intensive Economic Development Training Course
Auburn University Economic and Community Development Institute - Basic Economic Development Course
Auburn University Economic and Community Development Institute
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Cherokee County Industrial Development Authority, Director
- Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Economic Developer’s Association of Alabama
- North Alabama Industrial Developer’s Association
- Leadership Cherokee, Class of 2014