Economic Development Executive Director
The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth is a new organization charged with leading business attraction, retention and expansion efforts on behalf of Martin County, Indiana. This public-private organization is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to oversee all economic development functions.
Located in South Central Indiana, Martin County (population 10,300) is widely noted for natural beauty, historical character, agricultural tradition, and is home to one of southern Indiana’s largest high-tech employer, NSWC Crane. Led by a committed group of elected officials and business leaders, the Alliance seeks to diversify its economy through support and development of existing businesses, and attraction or growth of new businesses appropriate to its character and tradition.
The MCAEG will lead a dedicated team in the planning, coordination, and implementation of marketing, business support and community improvement strategies. This person will report to a unified, public-private Board of Directors and leverage resources and expertise from throughout the County. A full position description is available upon request.
The ideal candidate will possess at least five years’ relevant experience in economic development, a bachelor’s degree in business or economics, and a working knowledge of business operations. Outstanding communication skills are a must. Residency within Martin County is required within six months of employment.
Competitive compensation and benefits are available, depending on qualifications. Resumes should be provided to: MCAEG Selection Committee, P.O. Box 92, Loogootee, Indiana 47553. Fax: (812) 295-1042. Email: mccf@rtccom.net. No Calls will be accepted.
Please respond no later than August 15, 2009.
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Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP)
Director of Business Development
The position of Director of Business Development is a full-time position with the Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership (Partnership). The Partnership is a public/private partnership that promotes the economic health and vitality of Hendricks County and its municipalities.
This position requires a positive attitude, strong communication skills and ability to work within a team environment to meet organizational and existing company needs. A strong knowledge level of state, regional and local business incentives is key to the success of this position. Due to the nature of the position, confidentiality is critical.
The Director will be responsible to work in partnership with the Executive Director to develop programs that support the needs of local base industry. The position of Director of Business Development is a direct report to the Executive Director. This staff member will work directly with the Executive Director, public and private investors, and local companies to implement the HCEDP Strategic Plan and annual Plans of Actions developed with the Partnership Standing Committees:
- Marketing and External Communication
- Fund raising and Internal Communication
- Business Retention and Expansion
- Micro Enterprise Loan
- Other Ad hoc committees as established and deemed necessary.
Duties:
Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)
The primary duty of the HCEDP is Business Retention and Expansion. The role of the Director will be to work with the Executive Director and BRE Standing Committee to review, develop, coordinate, facilitate and manage this duty.
Company and Community Awareness/ Education
The Director will work with the Executive Director to provide opportunities to create awareness/information to companies addressing needs and concerns as appropriate and identified.
Business Attraction and Marketing
The Director will provide a support system to the Executive Director in business attraction efforts. In the event the Executive Director cannot be present, the Director should be prepared to step in to represent the HCEDP in attraction duties.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
The Director of Business Development should be prepared and willing to assist with all aspects of the organization.
Accepting Letters of Interest and Resumes
Interested persons should contact: Cinda Kelley at kelley@hcedp.org
Regional
Director
Southeastern Indiana SBDC - New Albany,
IN-0900423
This
position is being created through the SBDC grant for the
Southeastern Indiana region located in New Albany, Indiana.
Provide leadership, guidance and oversight with all SBDC
clients to provide a first-tier assessment of their
suitability for the program. Manage SBDC budget and staff.
Guide and advise clients' efforts to integrate a diverse
array of information sources into concisely worded and
effective business plans for SBDC. Provide one-on-one
counseling to potential and existing small business owners.
Secure supplemental funds to support the SBDC program.
Lead,
manage and administer the Southeastern Indiana Small
Business Development Center, including but not limited to
the following activities:
Provide
leadership, guidance and oversight with all SBDC clients to
provide a first-tier assessment of their suitability for
the program. Provide overall leadership and vision for a
multi-county presence and delivery of services to small
business, including regular communications and interaction
with the Management Committee of the supporting
consortium .Manage SBDC budget and staff . Coordinate the
essential planning and logistics associated continuously
refining and developing educational workshops for SBDC audiences.
Organize and conduct training and educational workshops.
Qualifications
Knowledge
and skills related to small business development and
business analysis, strong written and verbal communication
skills, grantsmanship skills, self-directed, strong
leadership and supervisory skills, skills in working with
community partners and other stakeholders, ability to manage
confidential information and strong teamwork skills.
Well-developed skills in verbal and written communication,
in one-on-one settings, small groups, and more formal
setting where audiences may extend beyond 50+ listeners.
Demonstrated abilities to work closely with a variety of
consultants, professional staff, and volunteers in the
academic and business communities as a facilitator for the
transfer of information, concepts, cooperation and
collaboration. Proven ability to interact comfortably and
effectively with senior business leaders and university
officials in the facilitation of SBDC activities.
Required:
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Bachelor's degree in business administration/management,
economics, liberal arts, information
management/technology, education or engineering.
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Two
years professional experience with an organization
providing direct business development assistance
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Experiences can include grant writing , business
consulting, administration, teaching/professional
development, supervision
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Use
of business software analysis
Preferred:
Masters
degree in business or closely related field preferred,
especially if undergraduate degree is in liberal arts or a
technical field (e.g., science or engineering)
Additional Information:
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FLSA:
Exempt ( Not Eligible for Overtime )
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Retirement Eligibility: TIAA/CREF Contributions
Immediately
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Criminal Background check is required for this position
Apply online
to this position.
PRESIDENT AND CEO
RADIUS INDIANA
Radius Indiana is a regional economic development
organization born out of Indiana State legislation enacted
when the 11th riverboat license was moved from
Patoka Lake to French Lick, Indiana. The legislation
provides that 25% of the French Lick casino admission tax be
sent to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)
expressly for regional economic development in Orange
County, the home of the casino, and its five contiguous
counties (Crawford, Dubois, Lawrence, Martin and
Washington). Recently, Daviess and Greene Counties joined
the regional effort via their own funding, making for a
cohesive eight-county economic development region.
Through a collaborative planning process of the Region’s
Local Economic Development Organizations (LEDOs), IEDC, and
their consultant the Prager Company, Radius Indiana, a
breakthrough economic development organization was
conceived. In addition to the eight county LEDOs, this
organization is in formal partnership with IEDC and NSWC
Crane, and its board leadership includes several prominent
members of the Region’s business community. Through this
arrangement, South Central Indiana will receive financial
support, operate a creative incentive program, and have
joint state-local assistance otherwise unavailable. With
operating funding in hand, Radius Indiana can now commence
the process of growing South Central Indiana’s economy and
tax base.
RADIUS
INDIANA INITIATIVES
Business Recruitment, Retention and Expansion
Focusing on these and other industry clusters:
Mineral
Products
Fabricated Metals
Plastics
Printing
Life Science Products and Suppliers
Defense Industry Contractors
Logistics
PRESIDENT
AND CEO OPPORTUNITY
Position Overview
Radius
Indiana is looking for a charismatic, collaborative-minded
executive to provide leadership and direction in developing,
coordinating and implementing the economic development
strategies for the newly formed Radius Indiana. The ideal
executive must lead the Region through inclusion and promote
inclusion as a key to developing the strategy, mission and
goals of Radius Indiana. The President will work in
partnership with the Indiana Economic Development
Corporation (IEDC) and the Local Economic Development
Organization (LEDO) partners to accomplish regional
marketing and economic development success.
Budget: $600,000+
Staff: 3-4
Reports to: Radius Indiana Board of Directors
Selection
Process
Candidates for this position will be evaluated by Jorgenson
Consulting. The most qualified individuals will be invited
to participate in the next phase of the selection process.
For consideration, please submit letter of interest and
resumé. EOE.
Send
confidential resumes to:
Todd Jorgenson
JORGENSON CONSULTING
radiusindiana@jci-inc.net
866.564.3138
Economic Development DirectorWe need a take charge, proactive, hard-charging individual
to drive economic development in Morgan County. If your
favorite day is when you can take on a problem, solve it,
and keep moving forward, then you might be the individual
for whom we are looking. Do people say you are aggressive,
yet tactful and diplomatic even in the most difficult
situations? Are you up to the challenge of being a key
player? We are ready to provide the opportunities and
challenges to help you go further.
Position requires college degree and experience in economic
development. For consideration, submit resume to: MCEDD,
P.O. Box 1677, Martinsville, IN 46151.
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