Economic Development Director

City of Stockbridge
Stockbridge, GA, United States
Full-time

Description

The City of Stockbridge in Henry County is seeking a full-time Economic Development Director. Stockbridge is a diverse city of approximately 30,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Atlanta and 12 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The city operates with a staff of approximately 160 full-time employees and a combined operating and capital budget of $53 million.

The city serves an area of 13.75 square miles.

Requirements

  • The Economic Development Director reports to the City Manager. The responsibilities are facilitating economic development planning and business development, retention, and expansion of businesses into the City;
  • identifying and fostering economic development growth opportunities; securing funding for economic development activities and programs;

assisting local organizations, businesses and individuals with establishing economic development plans and projects; and marketing the City in order to expand economic development.

In addition, establishing tax incentives and coordinating economic development initiatives with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Main Street Program, also serve as the principal liaison to the DDA.

Partnering with local and county development authorities; local businesses and the Chambers of Commerce.

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