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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans

Economic Development Director

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans, Munster, Indiana, United States, 46321

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Overview

The Town of Munster seeks a qualified professional to spearhead its economic development initiatives. The Economic Development Director will direct and oversee initiatives aimed at promoting business expansion, attracting investments, and enhancing the town's economic vitality. Responsibilities include formulating and executing strategies to retain and grow existing businesses, pursuing and securing new businesses, advocating for redevelopment within the Town’s TIF and TOD Districts, soliciting development proposals, negotiating development contracts, and planning improvements to the Town’s primary retail corridors through land acquisitions, façade upgrades, and streetscape enhancements. Responsibilities

Direct and oversee economic development initiatives to promote business expansion and attract investments. Develop and execute strategies to retain and grow existing businesses and form partnerships with developers and business owners. Advocate for redevelopment within the Town’s TIF and TOD Districts. Solicit development proposals and negotiate development contracts. Plan and implement improvements to the Town’s primary retail corridors (land acquisitions, façade upgrades, streetscape enhancements). Qualifications

Extensive experience in all aspects of economic development. Proven track record in attaining new business opportunities and retaining/growing current businesses. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships with developers and business owners. Seniority level

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Full-time Job function

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