The Village of Montgomery is seeking an experienced Economic Development Director to lead business retention, recruitment, and strategic development initiatives that strengthen the Village's long term economic vitality. This role manages key economic development programs, supports major employers, attracts new commercial and industrial investment, and provides professional guidance throughout the development and permitting process.

Quietly nestled along both banks of the Fox River in Kane and Kendall counties, just south of Aurora and 40 miles west of Chicago, residents enjoy convenient access to dining, shopping, and year-round recreation, making Montgomery an ideal place to live and work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead business retention, expansion, and recruitment efforts.
• Develop and implement economic development plans and strategies.
• Analyze market conditions and present data driven recommendations.
• Manage incentive programs and development negotiations.
• Maintain strong relationships with businesses, developers, and regional partners.
• Prepare reports, studies, and grant applications.
• Represent the Village at meetings, events, and business outreach activities.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in economic/community development, planning, or related field.
• CEcD preferred.
• Ten years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of zoning, planning, and municipal development processes.
• Valid Illinois driver's license.

Salary Range: $118,564 - $165,990

First Review of Applications: June 30, 2026
Visit www.montgomeryil.org/jobs for more information and application instructions.
Open until filled.

The Village of Montgomery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer (SVP/CSO) develops and implements comprehensive economic development strategies that position Baltimore as the national leader in business development for historically underserved communities. Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Economic Development Officer (CEDO) and serving as a member of BDC's Senior Leadership Team, the SVP/CSO leads the Strategy Division and serves as the organization's principal architect of strategy, research, data, and innovation. 

In this pivotal year, the SVP/CSO is responsible for completing and transitioning the Baltimore Together/cEDS management cycle and re-architecting BDC's strategy around the Mayor's five pillars. The role directs BDC's research agenda and data and GIS infrastructure, designs and launches pilot programs, and builds university and institutional research partnerships. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and disciplined executor who moves fluidly between high-level strategy and rigorous analysis, and who is deeply committed to BDC's mission of inclusive, equitable economic development.

For a full job description, requirements and KPIs, please go to www.baltimoredevelopment.com  

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the role to [email protected], with "SVP/CSO Candidate" in the subject heading. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Marketing & Engagement Manager
Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA)
Reports to: President & CEO
Location: Remote (Ohio residents only)
Applications open: June 11, 2026

OEDA is hiring a Marketing & Engagement Manager to lead communications for one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing state economic development associations. You'll own our newsletters, website content, social media, and member storytelling - making sure OEDA's voice is clear, consistent, and unmistakably grounded in the real work of economic development.

Why OEDA
We've grown to more than 900 members (one of the top five state economic development associations in the country) with record Annual Summit attendance and investor support that has more than doubled. This role is central to how we communicate that value, impact, and leadership across Ohio's economic development community.

What We're Looking For

Required
• Experience working within an economic development organization (marketing or communications experience in that setting qualifies) with working familiarity with Ohio's economic development ecosystem
• Ohio residency
• Genuine proficiency with, and enthusiasm for, AI tools. We produce a high volume of content, and AI is core to how we do it well and at pace. This is essential to the role, not a nice-to-have.
• Strong writing, plus graphic design and video editing ability
• Experience managing newsletters, digital content, and social media (LinkedIn is our primary platform)

Highly desired
• Proven ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment
• Direct, hands-on experience doing economic development work
• Prior experience with OEDA and a positive disposition toward the organization and its mission

What we offer
• Full-time, flexible remote schedule
• $70,000-$80,000 salary, with performance-based bonus eligibility
• Paid time off and holidays, plus informal comp time during peak periods
• Health insurance support through a QSEHRA and a retirement plan through a SIMPLE IRA
• A visible role in a growing, high-impact statewide organization

Before you apply
This is a builder's role inside an organization in the middle of a transformation. Much of the infrastructure you'll rely on - the systems, the sources of truth, the templates and workflows - doesn't fully exist yet. You'll be creating that foundation at the same time you're producing a high volume of content on top of it, and often defining the scope of your own work as you go. The role lives in the space between "here's a clearly scoped assignment" and "here's full latitude to define it yourself," and it is fully remote - there's no hallway to catch a loose thread before it drops.

If you're energized rather than drained by building while you run, and you do your best work amid that kind of ambiguity, you'll thrive here. If you need tightly scoped assignments handed to you, this likely isn't the right fit, and that's okay.

How to apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Applications are open through Friday, July 10, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Full position description can be viewed here: https://ohioeda.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_06_11-ME-Manager-Position-Description-v1.pdf

THE CHAMBER
Commerce Lexington, with 1,900 members, 22 staff members, and a $4.8MM operating budget, serves as a key economic development driver for the Greater Lexington region. The organization represents many businesses across the Bluegrass region and focuses on economic growth, public policy, workforce development, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and regional competitiveness. Commerce Lexington combines traditional chamber functions with aggressive business recruitment and expansion strategies, giving it a broader regional role than many peer organizations.

Among its signature programs are Young Professionals Connect, Leadership Lexington, Leadership Central Kentucky, Business Development & Upward Mobility Initiatives, Economic Development initiatives, workforce partnerships, and regional marketing efforts through Greater Lex, promoting the region as a destination for business investment and talent recruitment, highlighting the area's affordability, quality of life, healthcare, education, and central location within the eastern United States.

The President & CEO position of Commerce Lexington is an outstanding opportunity to lead and grow a successful combined economic development and chamber organization in a unique and welcoming "front porch" community led by an engaged and influential volunteer Board of Directors. Since 2004, with the merger of the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington United, and the Lexington Partnership for Workforce Development, Commerce Lexington has sought to promote economic development, job creation, and overall business growth in Lexington and its neighboring communities, while strengthening existing businesses through the many programs and services it provides. The President & CEO will benefit from the community's highly educated population and a city that balances traditional heritage with open-minded, forward-thinking growth, all intertwined with its deep equestrian identity. This new executive will have an opportunity to move this dynamic organization to an even higher level of influence and success in the years to come.

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of senior leadership experience and may come from a variety of backgrounds such as: serving as the top executive within a progressive and comparably-sized Chamber of Commerce, or related significant business association, or economic development-focused organization; experience as a "#2" or other senior-level executive at a larger like enterprise as noted above; or an executive from a complex private or public sector entity. Significant Board interaction is strongly desired.

A bachelor's degree or graduate degree in business, finance, law, public administration, or other discipline is preferred. However, any combination of advanced education, training, or lived and learned experience will be valued and considered.

If the candidate's professional experience includes a background in the Chamber, association, or economic development industry, a graduate of the U.S. Chamber's Institute for Organization Management, Certified Chamber Executive, Certified Association Executive, Certified Economic Developer, or other certification will be appreciated but optional.

THE FULL POSITION PROFILE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

If you know an outstanding chamber of commerce or economic development executive or other business leader who meets these requirements and would be interested in evaluating this dynamic opportunity, please email: [email protected]

Economic Development and Tourism

POSITION TITLE: Director
CLASSIFICATION: exempt
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development and Tourism
POSITION REPORTING: County Manager
LAST UPDATE: 06.2026

SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the County Manager, the Director of Economic Development and Tourism is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of economic development initiatives as outlined in the County's strategic plan. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring and supporting business activities, assisting efforts to promote the retention and growth of existing businesses, and attracting new businesses to Talbot County. This position is also responsible for developing and executing effective public relations, marketing, and promotional plans to build the County's tourism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Manages daily operations of the Department of Economic Development & Tourism
• Develop, present, and execute a Strategic Plan for Economic Development & Tourism for Talbot County
• Identify software for implementation or partner with the real estate community to monitor available buildings and sites in the community for economic development purposes and track business movement into and out of the County.
• Research and prepare marketing materials that accurately reflect the economic base of the County and assist in responding to inquiries about local economic development opportunities in the County. , including information about economic indicators, development infrastructure, assets, the existing business base, town utilities, town, county, and state taxes, zoning, land and site availability, transportation corridors, community services, resources for growth and development, and financing tools.
• Assist new and expanding businesses with introductions to resource providers, an overview of the business and development applications and procedures; the identification of the scope and requirements of the project.
• Develop and implement a retention plan that ensures an active business call program. ,
• Monitor local, state, and federal legislation and regulations pertaining to the resources available to support economic development initiatives and report findings, trends, and coordinate responses to the County Council.
• Identify grant opportunities to support projects as outlined in the strategic plan
• Coordinate and monitor professional service contracts for economic development initiatives
• Coordinate the planning, development, organization, management, and evaluation of the economic development priorities within the County
• Analyze and assist in prioritizing potential economic development projects/opportunities
• Attend meetings and conferences pertaining to economic and community development and represent the County at designated meetings at local, state, and federal levels.
• Manage the work of the Economic Development Commission; prepare agendas, presentations, and minutes of meetings as required.
• Prepare the department's budget; ensure financial accountability
• Develop and manage a marketing and communication plan that supports the economic development goals for improving community relations and public relations, and for supporting the existing business climate.
• Manage the work of the Talbot County Tourism Board; prepare agendas, presentations, and minutes of meetings as required. Develop a cooperative advertising program to offer quality, affordable opportunities to all County tourism-related businesses and organizations.
• Monitor the tourism industry to determine trends and create suggestions for developing new programs to take advantage of this future direction.
• Work with the state and neighboring county Offices of Tourism to align regional goals, objectives, and performance measures and develop cooperative ventures.
• Research, write, and obtain grant requests for county projects that promote tourism and market county tourism.
• Represent the tourism industry regarding potential changes in legislation so as to improve the industry and alleviate industry obstacles.
• Communicate tourism trends, analysis results, and other tourism-related activities with members and the tourism industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Urban Planning, Commercial Real Estate, or a closely related field is required.
• Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, including two (2) years managing complex projects.
• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credentials preferred
• Valid Driver's License and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Knowledge of standard office software, plus specific experience and use of software related to the industry, and use of design software.
• Knowledge of the principles of economic development, including commercial real estate, finance, and marketing.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, supervisors, partner agencies, and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret applicable laws, codes, and regulations concerning land use and the development process to stakeholders.
• Provide creative leadership and vision; analyze situations accurately, collect data, and adopt effective courses of action
• Be actively involved in professional organizations and associations that provide a broad base of contacts in the economic development industry
• Knowledge of principles and practices of grant application, governmental budgeting preparation, and control
• Experience with the discipline of marketing and sales to engage in business recruitment; execute a marketing and promotion strategy, and monitor to determine if effective in achieving the defined goals of the program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]