James Hoelscher
James Hoelscher
Associate Director, CEcD
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James Hoelscher
Associate Director, CEcD
As Associate Director for IDM, James provides consultation to rural/urban community and economic development organizations undertaking strategic planning related to entrepreneurship, business retention, industry recruitment, community-wide planning, marketing, tourism, and organizational structure. He is also the Director of the Heartland Economic Development Course. James is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), is a member of the International Economic Development Council, and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy. He is a member and past president of the Professional Developers of Iowa, a member of the Iowa Rural Development Council, and a taskforce member of the Iowa Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative.
Communications and Public Relations, 1991
UNI; Master of Public Policy, 2002
James’ economic and community development experience includes serving as the Northeast Iowa STEM Hub Manager for the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council; managing video production and resource development for UNI’s Center for Teaching and Learning Mathematics; counseling and teaching small business owners through UNI’s Center for Business Growth and Innovation-SBDC; and developing workforce and economic development related program for communities and immigrant/refugee newcomers through UNI’s New Iowans Program. James has also served as a national account executive and video production manager for EdgeCore Marketing.