Bridgett Massengill

CEO of Thrive Regional Partnership, a topophiliast and change maker who loves supporting the needs of people, places, and partnering with passionate doers!

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

This is fantastic! So many hidden gems in our region, this one under the surface of the Hiwassee River!!🌎💚

[WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12]

Look what they found in our own backyard!

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

Thank you @SenBoWatson for joining us today!

[Bo Watson @SenBoWatson]

“The State of Truck Parking” presentation at Collegedale Commons by @truck_research Parking is the #1 issue for truckers on Interstates. Great information. Big challenge. @Thrive_RP @LittleDebbie @MasseyForSenate @TNDeptofSafety @myTDOT @WaterhousePR @USDOTFHWA @RepChuck

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

So honored to be graduating from this prestigious leadership class. These fellows have become lifelong community partners and friends!

[Appalachian Regional Commission @ARCgov]

It's grad week for the Appalachian Leadership Institute 🎓 After nine months, the Class of 2020-2021 is meeting in person (for the first time!) in Washington, D.C. to graduate & join the alumni network 🎉 Learn more about our amazing #AppalachianLeaders: https://t.co/ccOVYcld6i

[Thrive Regional Partnership @Thrive_RP]

Of the 37 million residents throughout Freight Alley, 1.25 million of those work in the transportation industry. 🚚 The regional impact of this essential industry is why we've made it one of our main focus areas.

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

Thank you, @liftmediagroup for your sponsorship support today! And for the killer video you produced that so perfectly reflected back on a most unusual 2020.🔥 Such a great team to work with - we are thankful for you!

[Thrive Regional Partnership @Thrive_RP]

Hassle-free marketing and public relations that relieves stress, saves time, and improves results.

We’re grateful to @liftmediagroup for their support!

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

It happens. Gus 🐕 and Garth🐕 have become an active voice in @Thrive_RP this year! 😅

[Thrive Regional Partnership @Thrive_RP]

"All meetings should include dogs." Something we can all agree on in the wake of a very virtual 2020. Thanks to @bmassen's dogs for joining our #16STRONG celebration and reminding us of how we've thrived this year -- despite unexpected challenges like barking dogs.

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

"I love this conversation is happening on a regional level. The challenges are significant. But when you have the power of multiple people working together, that's the only way we see this get done" - @dsocia of @thenterprisectr re: Thrive's regional broadband alliance #16STRONG

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

How do we thrive? It's ALL about the people.

[Thrive Regional Partnership @Thrive_RP]

"We are an organization that prides ourselves on bringing people together." @bmassen is starting us off by reminding us why we're all here: the people. #16STRONG

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

Thrive goes "live" at 11 am this morning! Tune in to see how we have not only gotten through this tumultuous year, but how - together alongside of our partners and volunteers - we've truly Thrived! https://t.co/vJpWepVe9J @Thrive_RP #16Strong #HowWeThrive

[Thrive Regional Partnership @Thrive_RP]

Today and every day, we're thankful for a vibrant, generous, resilient community. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🧡

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

We’re hiring!

[Thrive Regional Partnership @Thrive_RP]

Thrive is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President/CEO to join our fast-paced, innovative company culture. The ideal candidate has strong people skills and enjoys working within a small, entrepreneurial, community oriented environment. https://t.co/eDL6Uq9lu2

[Thrive Regional Partnership @Thrive_RP]

This week's Thriving Communities video comes from Christine McKeever, Director of the Sixth Calvary Museum and team lead of Envision Fort Oglethorpe. Chris shows us the mural her team helped bring to life & updates us on Fort Oglethorpe's arts & culture. https://t.co/5gwQxfRfLq

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

This. Class. This. Program! Already inspired and fired up about my fellow fellows and the future of our Appalachian Region! #AppalachianLeaders

[Appalachian Regional Commission @ARCgov]

This week, the Class of 2020-2021 is attending a virtual orientation. While they get to know each other - get to know them! 👩🏽‍💻 These #AppalachianLeaders represent all 13 #Appalachian states & a variety of backgrounds ⬇️ Read each of their bios here: https://t.co/ccOVYcld6i

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

Strong and intentional community partnerships serve to transform and strengthen communities. -Teresa Merriweather Orok, #AppalachianLeaders @ARCgov fellow from @aamuedu

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

If there’s a problem, name it! If you can name it, you can own it. - @HuntingtonMayor Steve Williams, speaking on tackling the opioid epidemic to @ARCgov #appalachianleaders Fellows.

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

Tackling the opioid pandemic head on has helped their community deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

Before we build houses, let’s build community. - Former Asheville, NC Mayor @TerryWBellamy #AppalachianLeaders

[lesley ridge allen @lesleyridge]

Vision is the ideal situation or state that an organization or team is working to achieve. It is the end result. It's how we define our ultimate motivation, dreams, and desired future. It defines the direction in which you're headed. #AppalachianLeaders

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

How many leaders are leading, but their exposure and experience don’t match? - Le Roy Thompson. Yet another way to define inauthenticity and frustration! #AppalachianLeaders

[Bridgett Massengill @bmassen]

Great leaders are true to their authentic self. How? My Exposure + My Experience = My Special Sauce (my authentic self!) - LeRoy Thompson #AppalachianLeaders @ARCgov