[Job Title]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[: Director of Economic & Community Development]{times="" new="" roman""=""} [Department]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[: Economic & Community Development]{times="" new="" roman""=""} [Location]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[: Brown County, Ohio]{times="" new="" roman""=""} [Reports to]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[: County Administrator ]{times="" new="" roman""=""} [FLSA Status]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[: Exempt]{times="" new="" roman""=""}

[Position Summary]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[:]{times="" new="" roman""=""} [The Director of Economic & Community Development for Brown County will lead and manage the county's efforts to enhance economic development, foster business growth, and create a robust, sustainable environment for investment and job creation. The Director will work closely with local government officials, business leaders, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote Brown County as an ideal location for economic expansion and investment. This role is key in advancing strategic economic initiatives, securing funding, and fostering collaborative partnerships to drive regional growth.]{times="" new="" roman""=""}

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[Economic Development Strategy]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-size:="" 12pt;="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[: Develop, implement, and oversee the county's long-term economic development strategy, with a focus on business retention, expansion, and attraction.]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}

[Grant and Funding Management]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-size:="" 12pt;="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[: Research and identify funding opportunities, including state, federal, and private-sector grants, to support development projects. Prepare applications and manage grants for economic development initiatives.]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}

[Business Engagement]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-size:="" 12pt;="" font-weight:="" bold"=""}[: Serve as the primary liaison between local government, businesses, and economic stakeholders. Provide consulting and support for businesses, both existing and new, to navigate local and state regulations, incentive programs, and funding opportunities.]{times="" new="" roman";="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}

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