Richard Cobert Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

23 years of experience in the Economic Development profession. My focus is to create and strengthen client projects to create government "partnerships." Together we solve some of their toughest business challenges.GLG is the world’s insight network. It connects decision makers to the right experts so they can act with the confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Its network of experts is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise.

City Of Winchester, Virginia

Stafford, Virginia

Facilitate with Industry, Government, Strategic Partners, and Academia to create positive impact and sustainable prosperity for Stafford County. Initiate efforts to recruit and retain companies; fuel long-term growth through innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic focus; represent Stafford to internal and external constituencies in economic development-related discussions. Work with leadership to develop proposals, incorporate goals, priorities, and provide strong communication to build alliances to influence business investment and economic development decisions.

Stafford County, Virginia

Primary contact for Stafford business development program and marketing including:- Business attraction, expansion and retention - Outreach and response to business, academic, government, and development partners- Data Center Attraction Initiative- Retail Attraction Initiative- Redevelopment Areas Attraction - Four areas targeted for new development growth- Represent Department with internal and external partners

Towson, Maryland

Returned to DED to execute directives of new strategic plan for the Department:- Business development oversight for Baltimore County- Develop new partnerships to create collaborative growth vision for specific business corridors- Provide prospects with information and resources to expand job creation in Baltimore County.- Primary contact for Cybersecurity attraction/expansion- Represent DED at Fort Meade Alliance, BRAC Business Initiative, NAIOP, Marine Trades, college and university projects- Partner with Workforce Development to connect services to businesses and community

Towson, Maryland

Executive on loan to the Programs and Resources Division of the Department of Aging. Worked with existing team and volunteers to create:- New business development and fund sources for programs- Expand existing participation in events and conferencesTeam efforts established higher revenues, attendance, and vendors/exhibitors for all five events and conferences. Team developed new "platform" for connecting businesses and services to community.- Created new financial literacy initiative "Dollars & Sense" for the senior community served by the Department- Developed expanded partnerships with colleges and universities in events, conferences, and volunteerism- Wrote articles for Senior Digest newspaper, updates for community newsletters- Represented Department at public meetings, conferences and committees.

Responsible for the attraction of major employers and development including Fortune 1000 divisions, capital investment exceeding $1 billion, building construction exceeding 6 million square feet, and the creation and retention of over 7000 jobs. Assisted companies in all facets of the development cycle.- Increase the attraction, expansion, and retention of businesses in Baltimore County, act as business advocate, develop and expedite business assistance requests. Companies assisted include; UnderArmour, Weyerhauser, Lockheed, McCormick Spice, and Bill Me Later.- Direct major projects including land and highway development, redevelopment of industrial areas, biotechnology, Defense Department Homeland Security, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), Informatics and technology transfer programs.- Major development/redevelopment projects include: Baltimore Crossroads @95, White Marsh commercial projects, North Point Enterprise Zone, Marshfields Business Park, Colgate Business Park, Sparrows Point Shipyard Industrial Complex.- Initiated creation of Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor brand for regional BRAC organization/trade shows.- Compile, analyze, and present research on County businesses and property development.- Create and deliver presentations and prepare briefs for corporate site committees, executives, associations, political representatives, and community groups.- Represent County Executive and Director at official functions.