IEDA Webinar: Navigating NIMBYism

Speaker Details

Jacob Everett, CEcD serves as part of DMA’s leadership team delivering site selection and incentive advisory services across North America. He has over 15 years of experience creating successful outcomes at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Currently, Jacob and his team at DMA advise businesses of all sizes and industries to optimize location strategies, mitigate risks, and facilitate engagement with the public sector. He is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) accredited by the International Economic Development Council.

Previously, Jacob served as the Founder & CEO of Corsa Strategies, which provided corporate advisory services as well as leadership in energy and economic development. Prior to working as an advisor, Jacob held various leadership roles with local and regional economic development organizations. In addition to being a Certified Economic Developer, he is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute, a graduate of Ball State University, and has completed coursework through the Council for Community and Economic Research Labor Market Information Institute. Jacob currently serves as a local elected official, sits on multiple economic development committees, and writes and speaks nationally on site selection, real estate, economic development, and energy.