Economic Development Director
Currituck County, North Carolina
Currituck, Nc
Responsible for developing programs, procedures, budgets and staffing in support of new and existing business to expand the tax base, create jobs, and grow the economy of Currituck County. Manages the office operations including overseeing work for employees, client interface, social media, website, e-newsletter, Citizen Advisory Board, grant-writing, research and client follow-up. Manages Currituck County Regional Airport staff, operations, budgeting and capital projects. Responsible… Show more Responsible for developing programs, procedures, budgets and staffing in support of new and existing business to expand the tax base, create jobs, and grow the economy of Currituck County. Manages the office operations including overseeing work for employees, client interface, social media, website, e-newsletter, Citizen Advisory Board, grant-writing, research and client follow-up. Manages Currituck County Regional Airport staff, operations, budgeting and capital projects. Responsible for setting the Department budget including Marketing & Promotions, Trade Shows, promotional sponsorships and other targeted marketing programs. Represent the County at various state, regional and local events and conferences. Provide project support for NC Commerce including incentive offers and project-related grants. Partners with local, regional, State and Federal economic development partners on development finance, marketing, trade missions and general project delivery. Advisory and Board of Directors involvement with NC SBTDC, Currituck Chamber of Commerce, OBX Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE), Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, and the International Economic Development Council. Candidate for CEcD certification. Show less