Business & Economic Development Specialist for K2 Engineering, Inc.,providing technical support and consultant services to a variety of clientele. My diverse knowledge and skill set has supported my efforts to work with entrepreneurs, small businesses, large corporations - including Fortune 500 companies, bodies of local government and regional based partnership projects. Area of expertise include:- Site Selection Services- Leadership & Advocacy- Program Planning &… Show more Business & Economic Development Specialist for K2 Engineering, Inc.,providing technical support and consultant services to a variety of clientele. My diverse knowledge and skill set has supported my efforts to work with entrepreneurs, small businesses, large corporations - including Fortune 500 companies, bodies of local government and regional based partnership projects. Area of expertise include:- Site Selection Services- Leadership & Advocacy- Program Planning & Management- Preparation and/or presentation of reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses and communities.- Research private and public sector economic development funding opportunities for program support from local, state and federal sources that could make a positive impact on local goals and objectives. - Presentations to legislative or other government representatives regarding projects, programs, or budgets. - Provide financing scenarios utilizing a mixture of funding programs, in conjunction with local and/or state programs and partnerships via private and public financing and grants. - Work with local and state governments to negotiate business incentive proposals and community development activities. Work is either oriented towards short-term or multi-year projects. Show less

Partnered and collaborated with national organizations that focused on key areas of economic and workforce development. Managed the organization's economic development efforts by providing business recruitment, expansion and retention services. Responsible for supporting hundreds of individuals with the creation, retention, and expansion of their businesses. Provided technical assistance to area businesses in preparation for financing and coordinates lending activities with other financing… Show more Partnered and collaborated with national organizations that focused on key areas of economic and workforce development. Managed the organization's economic development efforts by providing business recruitment, expansion and retention services. Responsible for supporting hundreds of individuals with the creation, retention, and expansion of their businesses. Provided technical assistance to area businesses in preparation for financing and coordinates lending activities with other financing partners. Services provided include: site selection, financing, and other programs that help small to large businesses. Essential functions included: Initiates planning, research, and marketing efforts to attract new industries and businesses to Fayette County and assist existing ones to expand; Prepared information packets including economic, statistical, financial, population, growth, demographic, and other information for dissemination to potential business clients; Assisted potential new businesses in site analysis, including demographic, tax, fee, development, and related information; Headed up the Business Retention and Expansion Program for Fayette County; Performed economic development and support work to implement the Organization’s ongoing Mission of broadening its retail, commercial, and industrial base to improve the quality of life for all of Fayette County’s residents. Show less

Economic Development Specialist – Meet with Business Professionals & Community Members to discuss available programs relating to expansion and/or relocation - creation/retention projects, Gather statistical/demographic information, Supply proposals to prospects, Grant Administration- Writing/Compliance, Assist in the preparation of various applications for State/Federal grant/loan assistance programs, Project Administration and Rail Road Administration (Right-of-Way & Grant issues).