Jeremiah Anderson

Jeremiah Anderson is the Director of Innovation at the Frisco Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in Texas.2 He brings nearly a decade of economic development experience spanning four states to his current role.1

Professional Background

Jeremiah began his career in economic development after working on local and statewide political campaigns in Texas.1 His professional journey includes:

• Director of Innovation at Frisco EDC (October 2023 - Present)2
• Managing Director of Business Recruitment at Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (May 2022 - October 2023)2
• Director of Business Attraction at Little Rock Regional Chamber (January 2021 - May 2022)2
• Economic Development Manager at Dallas Regional Chamber (November 2018 - January 2021)2
• Economic Development Manager at Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (March 2015 - November 2018)2

Achievements

During his career, Jeremiah has contributed to significant economic development projects:

• In Charlotte: Contributed to project wins including the Pallidus corporate office relocation and manufacturing expansion, resulting in over 750 jobs announced and $450 million in capital expenditures1
• In Little Rock: Facilitated announcements of 2,000+ jobs and over $600 million in capital expenditures, including projects with Sequretek, Synthesia, and TREX1

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Quincy University2
• Candidate for Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification2
• Completed Basic Economic Development course from Texas Economic Development Council2

Role at Frisco EDC

As Director of Innovation, Jeremiah is involved in:

• Implementing Frisco's innovation strategy, focusing on attracting corporate innovation and high-growth tech firms3
• Promoting Frisco as a hub for technology, research and development, and entrepreneurship3
• Participating in initiatives to position Frisco as a "city-wide innovation lab"3

Jeremiah's forward-thinking mindset and passion for innovation are driving Frisco's growth in the tech and innovation sectors.4