Jason Harris
Creating economic growth and job creation through collaboration and innovative projects and partnerships.
- Role
- Community and Economic Development Manager at Lane County Government
- Location
- Eugene, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jason Harris
I have more than twenty years of experience in the field economic development and management both domestically and internationally for a variety of organizations and communities. I have a bachelors degree in economics and a masters degree in business administration.Throughout my career I have a successfully developed and implemented a number of specialized projects, programs and initiatives to enhance the economic vitality for the communities I have had the privilege to serve.
Experience
Community and Economic Development Manager
Mar 2024 — Present · Eugene, OR, US
Directing initiatives and targeted business recruitment and retention of key industry sectors- Bioscience- Technology- Advanced Manufacturing - Food/Beverage Manufacturing - Wood Products- HealthcareDevelopment and implementation of strategic community development activities and building partnerships to address critical issues.Serve as a liaison with clients and external agencies, representing Lane County on various boards and organizations.
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Western Illinois University
MBA, Economic Development
1997 — 1999
Skills
- Affordable Housing
- Contract Negotiation
- Zoning
- Construction Management
- Government
- Land Use Planning
- Real Estate Development
- Budgets
- Community Development
- Location Intelligence
- Economic Development
- Marketing
- Construction
- Urban Planning
- Local Government
- Property Management
- Entitlements
- Program Management
- Feasibility Studies
- Contract Management
- Redevelopment
- Real Estate
- Strategic Planning
- Land Development
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
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