Executive Director, Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council (Lake Wales, FL)
The LWACC is searching for an Executive Director to manage the non-profit, membership organization and to coordinate economic development activity city-wide, through its EDC, a new, public-private initiative, to recruit businesses to the Lake Wales area and to retain and expand existing business operations. Please visit our website at www.lakewaleschamber.com for additional information regarding the position. Deadline for submission of confidential resumes and references is Friday, May 3, 2013 to: Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 191, Lake Wales, FL 33859, or by e-mail to: [email protected]
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Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator, Lake County (Lake County, FL):
Lake County, Florida is seeking an experienced professional for Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator ($46,696.00 – $74,713.60.) to implement the County’s Economic Development and Tourism Program related to the expansion, recruitment and retention of targeted business and industry within an assigned territory.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Economic Development or closely related field with four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license.
Applications are being accepted at www.lakecountyfl.gov. For questions, please call the Lake County Human Resources Department at (352) 343-9596.
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VP Economic Development and Urban Initiatives, Beacon Council (Miami, FL):
The position of Vice President, Economic Development & Urban Initiatives will manage The Beacon Council’s Urban Initiatives program, which promotes the redevelopment efforts within targeted urban areas (TUA’s) to become viable employment centers; to develop and implement a marketing plan to generate job creation and new investment opportunities in targeted areas throughout Miami-Dade County. The Vice President will manage the development and implementation of the Urban Initiatives Program Plan, project management and provide support for Miami Dade County’s various Urban development programs, which requires working with individuals at all levels, internally and externally.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree related to business, economic development, or inner city redevelopment. Masters Degree is not required, but would be a plus.
• Specialized training in Urban Initiatives and/or economic development courses is required.
• Working knowledge and experience dealing with Miami-Dade urban programs is a significant plus.
• Working knowledge and experience in dealing with Miami-Dade urban programs is a significant plus.
Contact The Beacon Council at [email protected].
