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Economic Development/Redevelopment Specialist, CA

Economic Development

Wanted: Economic Development/Redevelopment Specialist

The City of Twentynine Palms is currently seeking an Economic Development / Redevelopment Specialist. Reporting to the City Manager, this newly created position is reponsible for both continued economic development and redevelopment within the City.


(Job posting 4/23/2010)



Home to Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters & Visitor Center and the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, the City of Twentynine Palms (pop 30,832) offers rich cultural history, distinguished desert beauty, and the convenience of rural living with the attractions of nearby urban opportunities.


The Economic Development Division seeks to promote development in the City of Twentynine Palms by actively pursuing new commercial projects that generate retail sales tax, transient occupancy tax, and other revenue sources for the City. Additionally, the Division works with existing business owners and leasing agents to promote retention of existing businesses and attraction of new retailers. The Division's goal is to reach full occupancy in the existing centers.



See our Redevelopment Agency page for recent RDA projects.



See our Business Incentives & Programs section for more information about business development in Twentynine Palms.



The City is currently seeking RETAIL and RESTAURANT businesses

to locate in Twentynine Palms.

Visit the City's Marketing web site "Why Twentynine Palms" to learn more.

(www.why29palms.com)