Economic Development, Business Retention And Expansion Project Manager
CurrentDevelop economic development strategies in alignment with regional targeted industry clusters, to provide assistance and incentives that will result in the creation of jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation, site selection, investments and expansion opportunities.Collaborate with local and regional partners such as; SMUD, Center for Strategic Economic Research (Next Economy), SARTA, Metro Chamber, Sacramento State University, to share ideas, strategies, needs and priorities that could benefit… Show more Develop economic development strategies in alignment with regional targeted industry clusters, to provide assistance and incentives that will result in the creation of jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation, site selection, investments and expansion opportunities.Collaborate with local and regional partners such as; SMUD, Center for Strategic Economic Research (Next Economy), SARTA, Metro Chamber, Sacramento State University, to share ideas, strategies, needs and priorities that could benefit the local and regional business community.Manage Emerging and Small Business outreach and certification program, and served as the City’s Small and Disadvantage Enterprise Liaison Officer.Recommend and facilitate appropriate business solutions and partnership to assist businesses with startup and expansion efforts.Manage Professional Service Contracts for Asian, Hispanic, Black and Slavic Chamber of Commerce.Responsible for the promotion and recruitment of companies focused on renewable energy technologies and companies within the health and science industry.Facilitate various events with local utilities (SMUD), Chambers and business associations such as; business walks, trade shows, panel discussion, business seminars and roundtables and workshops. Involved in various business assistance programs designed to strengthen links between renewable energy technology and research universities toward job development and growth. Show less