Shaping Alabama's Future: An Industry Talk with Nicole Wadsworth
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Shaping Alabama's Future: An Industry Talk with Nicole Wadsworth
"Dr Nicole Wadsworth is a site selector and economic development consultant based in Alabama, known for her hands-on approach and deep ties to every corner of the state. With over two decades of experience, she has visited all 67 Alabama counties more than 25 times. Her goal? To understand what makes communities grow-and how to help them do it sustainably. Nicole holds four degrees, including a PhD, MBA, and an MS in Acquisition and Contract Management."
"She also earned the EDAA Leadership Certificate and became a Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official in 2013. Her work blends public policy with real estate strategy. She helps businesses-both large and small-select sites, secure incentives, and build for the long term. She's worked across sectors, from agriculture to aerospace, and played a key role in efforts to revitalise town centres and re-open community spaces."
"But her work isn't just technical. Nicole is often seen volunteering with her family, supporting food banks, or listening to residents on the ground. She believes real development is local and personal. A consistent voice for transparent leadership and results-driven planning, Nicole has also served on boards like the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum and committees within the Business Council of Alabama."
Nicole Wadsworth is a site selector and economic development consultant based in Alabama with over two decades of experience and visits to all 67 counties more than 25 times. She holds four degrees including a PhD, MBA, and an MS in Acquisition and Contract Management, along with the EDAA Leadership Certificate and certification as an Alabama Planning and Zoning Official in 2013. Her work blends public policy and real estate strategy to help businesses of all sizes select sites, secure incentives, and build sustainably across sectors from agriculture to aerospace. She leads town centre revitalizations, writes grants, preserves historic sites, and volunteers locally, emphasizing transparent leadership and community-driven development.
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