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'''Dr. Nicole Jones''' is an economic developer who recruits and retains business and [[industry]] in the state of [[Alabama]].<ref>Moseley, Brandon (August 9, 2018). [https://www.alreporter.com/2018/08/09/ivey-addresses-states-economic-developers/ Ivey addresses state's economic developers]. Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref> As a site selector, '''Nicole Jones''' assists clients who wish to purchase or [[lease]] Alabama-based commercial [[real estate]] property in the areas of office space, medical suites and buildings, industrial buildings, and raw land. Jones focuses on jobs and quality of life in both [[urban]] and [[rural]] areas and has visited Alabama’s 67 counties over 20 times.<ref>Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce (April 1, 2019). [https://mountainlakeschamberofcommerce.com/jacksonupblog/bizchat013 Biz Chat 013 How to Grow a Community Economy with Dr. Nicole Jones]. Jackson Up Blog. Retrieved April 1, 2019.</ref>  

'''Dr. Nicole Jones''' is an economic developer who recruits and retains business and [[industry]] in the state of [[Alabama]].<ref>Moseley, Brandon (August 9, 2018). [https://www.alreporter.com/2018/08/09/ivey-addresses-states-economic-developers/ Ivey addresses state's economic developers]. ''Alabama Political Reporter''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref> As a site selector, '''Nicole Jones''' assists clients who wish to purchase or [[lease]] Alabama-based commercial [[real estate]] [[property]] in the areas of office space, medical suites and buildings, industrial buildings, and raw land. Jones focuses on jobs and quality of life in both [[urban]] and [[rural]] areas and has visited Alabama’s 67 counties over 20 times.<ref>Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce (April 1, 2019). [https://mountainlakeschamberofcommerce.com/jacksonupblog/bizchat013 Biz Chat 013 How to Grow a Community Economy with Dr. Nicole Jones]. ''Jackson Up Blog''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.</ref>  

A pioneer in her field, [http://www.nicolejonesalabama.com Dr. Nicole Jones] earned four degrees and two certifications with a primary focus on the disciplines of economic development and economic [[policy]]. Jones completed undergraduate study in her hometown of [[Huntsville, Alabama]] at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with research in [[government]] and [[public policy]]. Through the subsequent completion of coursework at the [[University of Alabama]], [[Florida Institute of Technology in Huntsville]], and seminary, Jones earned a Master of Business Administration ([[MBA]]) with research in economic development, a Master of Science (MS) in Acquisition and Contract Management, as well as a Doctorate in Theology (ThD). Nicole Jones is a Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official (CAPZO), a designation awarded by the Alabama Planning Institute, an affiliate of the American Planning Association.

A pioneer in her field, [http://www.nicolejonesalabama.com Dr. Nicole Jones] earned four degrees and two certifications with a primary focus on the disciplines of economic development and economic [[policy]]. Jones completed undergraduate study in her hometown of [[Huntsville, Alabama]] at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with research in [[government]] and [[public policy]]. Through the subsequent completion of coursework at the [[University of Alabama]], [[Florida Institute of Technology in Huntsville]], and seminary, Jones earned a Master of Business Administration ([[MBA]]) with research in economic development, a Master of Science (MS) in Acquisition and Contract Management, as well as a Doctorate in Theology (ThD). Nicole Jones is a Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official (CAPZO), a designation awarded by the Alabama Planning Institute, an affiliate of the American Planning Association.

In 2018, Troy University developed the Nicole Jones Student Excellence Award in Economics, awarded annually to an [[Economics]] major chosen by faculty who demonstrates academic excellence as well as leadership.

In 2018, Troy University developed the Nicole Jones Student Excellence Award in Economics, awarded annually to an [[Economics]] major chosen by faculty who demonstrates academic excellence as well as leadership.

Jones collaborates with other professionals and stays on the forefront of issues that affect economic policy.<ref>Jones, Nicole (March 22, 2018). [https://altoday.com/archives/22192-nicole-jones-our-state-will-benefit-from-the-passage-of-the-alabama-jobs-enhancement-act Our state will benefit from the passage of the Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act]. Alabama Today. Retrieved March 22, 2018.</ref> Jones is a member of business and trade associations such as the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA), Alabama Agribusiness Council, Business Council of Alabama (BCA), Manufacture Alabama, Alabama Farmers Federation, and Heritage Foundation.  

Jones collaborates with other professionals and stays on the forefront of issues that affect economic policy.<ref>Jones, Nicole (March 22, 2018). [https://altoday.com/archives/22192-nicole-jones-our-state-will-benefit-from-the-passage-of-the-alabama-jobs-enhancement-act Our state will benefit from the passage of the Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act]. ''Alabama Today''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.</ref> Jones is a member of business and trade associations such as the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA), Alabama Agribusiness Council, Business Council of Alabama (BCA), Manufacture Alabama, Alabama Farmers Federation, and Heritage Foundation.  

Jones serves on the following [[committees]]: Health Policy – BCA, Governmental Affairs – BCA, Small Business – BCA; Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations; Alliance for Alabama's Infrastructure; and C.H.O.I.C.E. Rural Alabama Blackbelt Scholarships.

Jones serves on the following [[committees]]: Health Policy – BCA, Governmental Affairs – BCA, Small Business – BCA; Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations; Alliance for Alabama's Infrastructure; and C.H.O.I.C.E. Rural Alabama Blackbelt Scholarships.