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Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives

Executive Vice President of Economic Development

Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Executive Vice President of Economic Development Job Title:

Executive Vice President of Economic Development Reports To:

President/CEO FLSA Status:

Exempt Location:

Humble, TX Date Prepared:

July 15, 2025

Monthly Bonus:

Based on performance outcomes

At Partnership Lake Houston, we help businesses grow and thrive by supporting a pro‑business agenda, connecting leaders, and tackling challenges affecting the community. With a 102‑year history of leadership, the organization champions growth, collaboration, and development in the Lake Houston Area. Submit resumes at Ray@Lakehouston.org

Position Summary The Executive Vice President of Economic Development is responsible for managing the economic development efforts in alignment with the CEO’s direction, provides leadership and oversight for the Economic Development initiatives of Partnership Lake Houston, personally executing the following responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities in the Lake Houston Area include:

Supporting retention and expansion of existing businesses

Conducting community outreach and engagement initiatives

Leading and contributing to strategic economic development planning

Coordinating with key stakeholders, local agencies, and regional partners

Driving efforts that directly impact the growth and vitality of the local economy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Business Attraction, Retention & Expansion

Develop and lead a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program

Recruit and support new and existing businesses

Create marketing and recruitment strategies

Respond to inquiries and present economic development proposals

Develop, Engage and Grow Partnerships

Coordinate economic development efforts with cities, schools, and workforce partners

Maintain active collaboration with developers, brokers, and business leaders

Support economic initiatives such as downtown development in Humble, TX

Participate in regional, state, and national economic development events

Maintain property and site inventories

Develop quarterly and annual economic reports

Maintain communication with local governments and partners

Contribute to publications and present economic data to stakeholders

Represent the region at conferences and trade shows

Data & Information Management

Establish and track key economic indicators

Maintain databases of available properties and economic metrics

Provide research and market analysis for Lake Houston Area

Strategic Planning

Benchmark and integrate best practices

Identify new opportunities and respond to changing conditions

Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to update economic strategies

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