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Part of the incredible NC Southeast Regional Team and it's 20 member counties. We provide marketing, lead generation, advocacy and product development services to grow to the regional economy. We work with national site selectors and industrial brokers to promote the regional and assist companies with their expansion and relocation services to growth their business. Proud to work the local economic developers, NC Southeast Board of Directors, and local/state partners to promote the assets… Show more Part of the incredible NC Southeast Regional Team and it's 20 member counties. We provide marketing, lead generation, advocacy and product development services to grow to the regional economy. We work with national site selectors and industrial brokers to promote the regional and assist companies with their expansion and relocation services to growth their business. Proud to work the local economic developers, NC Southeast Board of Directors, and local/state partners to promote the assets and business climate that make the NC Southeast region an optimal location for companies.NC Southeast - Our Region. Your Future! Show less

Results-oriented professional with 15 years of experience working in regional and state level economic development. Strong recruitment, B2B relationship development, negotiation, and deal closing skills. Analytical background in strategic planning, lead generation, market research, and technology platforms. Obtained CEcD designation from International Economic Development Council in 2018. Recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers in 2020 by Consultant… Show more Results-oriented professional with 15 years of experience working in regional and state level economic development. Strong recruitment, B2B relationship development, negotiation, and deal closing skills. Analytical background in strategic planning, lead generation, market research, and technology platforms. Obtained CEcD designation from International Economic Development Council in 2018. Recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers in 2020 by Consultant Connect.• Promoting multi-faceted engineering services to customers• Engaging in site identification and development for clients• Providing design and development of site infrastructure improvements• Engaging strategic partners for community development• Providing lead generation and client engagement services• Partnering with economic development organizations locally and nationally• Allying with national site consultants in project activity• Assisting communities with preparation of RFP responses Show less

• Representing MEDC/State of Michigan for domestic and global attraction• Participating in recruitment activities with Governor’s office• Leading execution of deal flow generation, site visits, and negotations• Engaging strategic allies (utilities, state agencies, railroads, education, etc.)• Promoting state through engagement with site selection consultants• Advising MEDC executive leadership on business attraction initiatives• Enhancing relationships with… Show more • Representing MEDC/State of Michigan for domestic and global attraction• Participating in recruitment activities with Governor’s office• Leading execution of deal flow generation, site visits, and negotations• Engaging strategic allies (utilities, state agencies, railroads, education, etc.)• Promoting state through engagement with site selection consultants• Advising MEDC executive leadership on business attraction initiatives• Enhancing relationships with multi-national companies located in state• Developing relationships with C-level decision makers for promotion of state• Promoting economic development business support tools and incentives• Leading national/global attraction missions for multiple industry sectors Show less

As the Director of Business Development for a diverse 18 county regional partnership, I engage in all levels of in-person and virtual marketing, direct interaction with national site consultants/brokers, promotion of industrial properties, as well as company recruitment both domestically and internationally. I develop and maintain partnerships with key ally organizations (utilities, NC Department of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership of NC ports, rail, education, etc.). I lead our… Show more As the Director of Business Development for a diverse 18 county regional partnership, I engage in all levels of in-person and virtual marketing, direct interaction with national site consultants/brokers, promotion of industrial properties, as well as company recruitment both domestically and internationally. I develop and maintain partnerships with key ally organizations (utilities, NC Department of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership of NC ports, rail, education, etc.). I lead our multi-platform marketing initiatives and am integrally involved in initial client engagement, regional asset promotion, identification of qualifying properties, client proposals, incentives negotiations, project management, and deal closing. I have broad experience targeting industry prospects, strategic planning, market research, foreign direct investment, and utilization of the Salesforce CRM platform.Key focus is implementing recruitment and attraction strategies that attract new jobs, private investment, and company locations. Primary responsibilities are prospecting new company contact opportunities, developing executive decision maker relationships, engaging in multi-channel networking, providing high touch client follow up, and generating continuous project deal flow. I have broad and extensive experience across multiple industry verticals to include advanced manufacturing, aviation/aerospace, food and beverage manufacturing, advanced textiles, metalworking, biotechnology, renewable energy, and distribution/logistics. Show less

Provide oversight for the administrative, capital, and operating components of 16 public transit systems