The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to BEDC. The CEO will drive the organization’s mission to support existing businesses, attract new investment, and facilitate growth opportunities while maintaining strong partnerships with municipal and county governments, educational institutions, economic development partners, and BEDC members. The CEO is responsible for budgeting, program execution, staff development, fundraising and grant administration, policy alignment, and external communications. This role reports to the BEDC Board of Directors, leads a small team of three staff members, and oversees an annual operating budget of approximately $700,000.