Scott Cooper, Cecd, Cpm Email & Phone Number

United States

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Mcminnville, Oregon

Fountain Hills, Az

Direct, implement, manage, and supervise the programs, operations, activities, budget, and employees of the Economic Development Division, directing the Economic Development Plan, charged with increasing and diversifying the Town's economic and tax base by attracting new business and industry and assisting existing business in expansion.Prepares and implements the marketing plan, developing methodology to target businesses for recruitment and developing marketing strategy and materials.

Apache Junction, Az

MCM, Inc. is a group of seasoned professionals in the areas of Construction, Development, Financing, and Economic Development to ensure that every community meets their obligations to their citizens. We can provide emergency, operational, administrative, education, and health care facilities needed in a timely and cost effective manner. We can also help with economic development needs by providing the capital and planning capabilities to attract new business to communities.

Coordinated business development programs and services for the Economic Development Department with an annual budget of $2.2 million, and a staff of five.Oversaw project management as well as technology and research initiatives.Managed the city's redevelopment and business retention programs.Provided technical consultation and research for major development projects.Coordinated and facilitated communications between city staff and community special interest groups, governmental agencies, brokers, developers, architects, engineers, private consultants and contractors.Developed marketing strategies and supplemental materials for business development and retention programs.Developed fiscal reports, annual reports, feasibility studies, City Council reports, inter/intra- agency correspondence and development agreements.

Coordinated economic development services for the Economic Vitality Department with an annual budget of $1.2 million, and a staff of four.Managed development projects and provided technical assistance in securing City approvals throughout the entitlement process.Reviewed and made recommendations on development proposals; provided input and direction on proposals to ensure compliance with the Development Plans and other City Ordinances.Represented the City in discussions with project owners and ensured that the City's concerns/issues were addressed throughout the process and in the final product.Developed programs and policies, and coordinated information regarding economic development, tourism, redevelopment, and business development/retention.Prepared continuing evaluations of market trends in employment, income, real estate/housing, population, and other factors relating to economic conditions.

Managed and coordinated a combined economic development/chamber organization with a membership of 260, an annual budget of $500,000, and a staff of three.Responsibilities included coordination of economic development activities - business recruitment expansion and retention, and general management of operations - planning, marketing, finances, program administration, development, and public relations.Successfully recruited 6 new manufacturing facilities, and facilitated seven existing industry expansions creating over 1,200 new employment opportunities.Developed the DeWitt Leadership Institute for the enhancement of leadership skills in DeWitt.

Responsible for general management of Ackley Development Commission.Encouraged and promoted the establishment, development and retention of retail, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial interests in Ackley.Developed an $8.5 million, 40 acre business park.Provided the leadership for, and coordinated the efforts of governmental entities, individuals, groups, organizations, and committees.

Bachelors Of Science, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Phi

Certifed Public Manager (Cpm), Bob Ramsey Executive Education

The ASU Certified Public Manager® Program is accredited by the National CPM Consortium and is designed to improve the quality.

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