Senior Economic Development Coordinator & Economic Development Coordinator
Managed the Division of Economic Development and Redevelopment Agency projects. Key accomplishments include negotiated a development agreement that led to the development of a Hampton Inn Hotel and developed the Business Center (a small business incubator/executive suite facility), the Enterprise Development Center (a business consulting and technical assistance center), and a small business micro loan program, among other projects and programs. The Division included 4 full-time staff, 2 staff shared with the Chamber of Commerce, consultants and combined program budgets of over $2.3 million. Besides the Business and Enterprise Development Centers, the Division also included the Redevelopment Agency, and various economic development projects and programs. Major Division activities included acquiring sites for land assembly, marketing of sites for development, negotiating and administering development agreements and ground leases in the Redevelopment Areas; working closely on joint projects with the Chamber of Commerce and merchant associations; providing asset management and advising on property management for Agency and City-owned properties; and developing and managing small business programs. Prepared budgets, supervised staff, prepared staff reports, facilitated community group meetings to build consensus on programs and projects. Made regular presentations at Redevelopment Agency, City Council, commission and community-group meetings.