Who: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
What: Under direction, the Coordinator of Economic Development works with business and industrial communities in obtaining resources and assistance needed to expand, retain, or relocate their operations in the City of Chicago; and performs related duties are required
Responsibilities:
- Researches industry trends and development opportunities and recommends programs and incentives to ensure business and industries have the resources they need to remain viable and competitive in future markets
- Oversees the conduct of land use studies identifying business opportunities with the greatest economic development impact for designated areas
- Evaluates moderate to large scale complex development proposals submitted by prospective developers for feasibility, incentive requests, and compliance with City development goals
- Prepares and presents development recommendations to the Community Development Commission and City Council for review and approval
- Informs businesses of incentives to expand, modernize, or relocate their operations in the City
- Negotiates redevelopment agreements with business owners and developers, informing them of applicable incentives to expand operations
- Provides technical assistance to local businesses and industrial councils in developing long range work plans, identifying funding opportunities and acquiring land for proposed development or expansion projects
- Serves as liaison with business and industrial communities to coordinate applicable services from operating departments and public and private agencies
- May provide oversight to lower-level positions engaged in assisting businesses, as required
- Attends community meetings to explain proposed projects and incentive program and responds to community concerns regarding projects effect on infrastructure, community residents, and the delivery of City services
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a directly related field, plus four years of work experience in economic development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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