Boone EDC Names Economic Development Manager

(photo courtesy of Boone EDC)

The Boone County Economic Development Corp. has selected Rachel Huser as economic development manager. In her new role, Huser will assist with business attraction and expansion projects for small and large businesses. 

The Boone EDC says she will also provide guidance and connections to startups and existing businesses in the county. Huser most recently served as a senior analyst at Lakeshore Food Advisors LLC in Chicago.

"Rachel’s role as Economic Development Manager will help us continue to attract new businesses to Boone County in addition to helping the current ones grow," Boone EDC Executive Director Molly Whitehead, said in a news release. "Rachel’s enthusiasm and thoroughness will be a great value to small business owners and entrepreneurs."

Huser is a native of Boone County and earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Saint Mary’s College.