Program Director, Small Business Improvement Fund (Sbif)
CurrentManage SBIF program, which provides matching grants to small business and property owners to invest in their properties.
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Nora Curry is listed as Government Program Manager, Economic Development Professional at City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, based in Greater Chicago Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Nora Curry.
Nora Curry previously worked as Program Director, Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) at City Of Chicago Department Of Planning And Development and Program Manager, Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) at City Of Chicago Department Of Planning And Development. Nora Curry holds Master Of Arts, Public Policy Studies; Urban Poverty And Inequality from University Of Chicago, Harris School Of Public Policy.
Mission-driven economic development professional with 20+ years of government management experience. Proven project manager, program implementer, team leader, problem solver, policy maker.Specialties: Program management, Program Implementation, Business retention and recruitment, development, Small business assistance, Team leading, Relationship management, Contract management, Project management, Public policy, Public speaking
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Chicago, Il
Manage SBIF program, which provides matching grants to small business and property owners to invest in their properties.
Chicago, Il
Manage City’s industrial business outreach and counseling by directing work of 10 non-profit industrial councils through $740,000 annual contract.
Chicago, Il
Managed agreements with multiple non-profit agencies to provide economic development services in retail and industrial areas. Provided day-to-day guidance and coordinated annual City Council approval process.
Chicago, Il
Provided policy and program guidance to 90-agency, $3 million commercial district business outreach and counseling program.
Chicago, Il
Identified available sites and incentives for new and expanding industrial development.Led team to plan successful conference featuring manufacturers making sustainable products, building green factories and investing in their workforces. Attracted more than 400 attendees.Promoted economic growth with partners including World Business Chicago.Wrote and presented policy memos, project summaries and speeches to mayor, aldermen, public commissions, business councils, community groups and professional organizations.
Chicago, Il
Economic development coordinator for five Industrial Corridors with over 1,000 businesses.Managed business relocation and expansion projects. Assembled and sold property, negotiated financial assistance including Tax Increment Financing and tax incentives, assisted with city services and guided projects through community and City Council process. Companies included Blommer Chocolate, Water Saver Faucet, Columbia Metal Spinning and Chicago Paper Tube.Implemented the Kennedy Planned Manufacturing District. Garnered support of local alderman and businesses, worked with zoning team to define permitted uses, wrote report, presented project at community meetings and public hearings, completed City Council process.As part of a team, planned for the long term success of the Industrial Corridors including planning for land use and investment of public funds, coordinated work with other city departments for infrastructure improvements and environmental remediation, communicated with local aldermen, industrial councils and businesses. Wrote Requests for Proposals and reviewed applications.
Baltimore And Annapolis, Md
Two-year fellowship with rotations in the Department of Housing and Community Development implementing Smart Growth grant program to increase charitable giving to community non-profit organizations, in the Office of the Secretary of State staffing Governor Parris N. Glendening, and in the Department of Human Resources developing performance management system.
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Nora Curry is listed as Government Program Manager, Economic Development Professional at City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
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Nora Curry has worked for City Of Chicago Department Of Planning And Development, Bank Of America, and State Of Maryland.
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Nora Curry holds Master Of Arts, Public Policy Studies; Urban Poverty And Inequality from University Of Chicago, Harris School Of Public Policy.
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