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James Arnold

 
Economic & Community Development
Title: Economic / Community Development Director
Phone: 618-692-7533


Biography


 Education

  • Edwardsville High School (2004)
  • McKendree University - Bachelor of Arts, Biology (2008)
  • McKendree University - Master of Arts, Educational Studies (2015) (MAED)
  • University of Oklahoma - Economic Development Institute (2019)
  • University of Missouri, St. Louis - Chancellor's Certificate in Fundamentals of Economic Development


Boards

City of Edwardsville:  Recreation, Arts and Special Events (2014-2021)
Heartland Advisory Board - New Market Tax Credits (2016-current)
Illinois Economic Development Association Board of Directors (2020-current)

Experience

While with Madison County, I administered the four county enterprise zones, as well as numerous grants that helped the citizens of Madison County. Through this, I met with numerous economic developers and made long-standing relationships. With the experience I gained through training, education and relationships, I hope to bring professionally managed growth to the City of Edwardsville.

 

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