Emily Clavette

Emily Clavette is dedicated to creating a thriving business environment in Greater Jefferson County through strategic financial partnerships and collaborations. As Thrive Economic Development’s Financial Partnership Manager, Emily leverages more than a decade of experience in economic development and finance to build value-driven relationships that stimulate growth and opportunity for local businesses and communities.

A skilled strategist, Emily excels at aligning goals and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders to support Greater Jefferson County’s economic expansion. Her background includes key roles with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the City of Madison, where she managed financial strategies and program performance, focusing on creating value and opportunities for the communities she serves. Her experience includes operational oversight, strategic relationship building and aligning goals across diverse partners to support community and business development. Emily holds an MBA in Finance and has extensive expertise in managing complex financial models, investor relations, budget communications and performance measurement.

Emily’s passion for community development and her expertise in financial oversight and partnership building uniquely position her to create lasting economic benefits for Greater Jefferson County.