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Now Hiring Executive Director

Industrial Development Authority of Brunswick County, Virginia

Under the direction of the Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the planning, management, and direction of the operations of the Industrial Development Authority. The Executive Director provides significant input and guidance to the Board of Director regarding administrative, operational and policy matters.

Primary responsibilities include

Supervising the IDA’s professional staff and contractors including hiring new staff, evaluating performance and directing work assignments; managing projects and programs, defining and developing funding sources to support existing and planned project activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private agencies; working with bond counsel, financial advisors, trustees and investors to structure appropriate financing; evaluating all borrowing applications and providing recommendations to the IDA Board of Directors; reviewing all financing documents and providing recommendations to the finance committee; investing all assets of the IDA; overseeing the preparation of monthly financial statements and year-end financial statement audit.

Performance Expectations

  • Build and strengthen relationships with the various economic development partners and community stakeholders.
  • Provide leadership and encourage coordination, cooperation, and collaboration among community partners for the various initiatives addressing strategic priorities.
  • Take an active leadership role in developing and implementing strategies to address the challenges and opportunities identified in the IDA’s Strategic Plan 2023.
  • Oversee the process to update the IDA’s Strategic Plan 2023.
  • Manage and improve IDA properties; oversee the completion of a new shell building; conduct an inventory of potential economic development sites and evaluate if the IDA should attempt to acquire any.
  • Be an active and visible participant in community activities.
  • Be a champion for Brunswick County and an advocate for its betterment, fostering a good public image for the community.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

The following education and experience factors are the expected qualifications for successful performance:

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field; experience equivalent to a master’s degree may be considered.
  • Three to five years of successful leadership at a senior executive level in an economic development organization with comparable responsibilities; possessing a broad skill set appropriate to the breadth of IDA operations. Experience in Virginia as an economic development director, deputy, assistant, or senior project manager is desirable.
  • A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in organizations such as the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA); designation or progress toward designation as Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) is desirable.
  • A record of being an active member of the community, through participation in local service organizations and volunteer activities.
  • Any combination of education and experience that qualifies an applicant may be considered in lieu of the more specific criteria listed above.

Compensation & Benefits

The candidate will be offered Virginia Retirement System (VRS), health insurance coverage, deferred compensation, paid time off, professional development support and other benefits as identified in a negotiated employment contract. Annual Salary Range $81,200-$99,000

To Apply

Position is open until filled. Cover letter and resume may be mailed to:

April Beaty, Office Manager

Brunswick County Industrial Authority Development

116 W. Hicks Street

Lawrenceville, VA 23868

Or e- mailed to abeaty@bcida.org.

The Industrial Development Authority of Brunswick County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

Brunswick County IDA is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job-seekers including job-seekers with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to abeaty@bcida.org.

Closing date for receiving resumes is Friday, November 29, 2024.

IFB- Brunswick County Packaging Facility

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GoTec Tour Bus

We wanted to make sure that everyone was aware that the Gotec Mobile lab is coming to the Brunswick County Conference Center. Please come learn about an amazing opportunity for our children.

SBA March Women’s History Month Events

                  EVENTS ARE IN ORDER BY DATE AND START TIME 10:30am, 12:00 (noon) and 2:00pm

3/13

WOMEN MADE IN AMERICA

ASCENT MARK MADRID SBA HQ AND DAWN SADDLER HQ ECONOMIC DEV. KICKOFF WALK THROUGH OF THE 12 ASCENT PROGRAMS

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OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY/WOMENS BUSINESS CENTER RESOURCES, ERIKA SMALL SISCO, DIRECTOR

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WOSB NEW WEBSITE AND LIVE CERTIFICATION PRESENTATION, LYNNE MANN, GREATER CRATER PTAC

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/538066470297

3/14

GROW AMERICA

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT VALUE ADDED PROGRAM, LAURETTE TUCKER

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/533654774797

AGRITOURISM MARTHA FAIN, NATIONAL AGRICULTURE ADVOCATE with LIVVY PREISSER, VIRGINIA TECH AGRIBUSINESS

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/533660441747

VDACS/AFID GRANTS PROGRAMS JENNIFER PERKINS, STATE OF VIRGINIA PROGRAM MANAGER

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/541260684277

3/15

FUTURE OF BUSINESS IN AMERICA

CYBERSECURITY/CYBER HYGIENE FOR SMALL BUSINESS, JERI PROPHET, SBA VA WINNER SMALL BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR 2022

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/537366406387

FUTURE OF BUSINESS CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR TRENDS, RIEVA LESONSKY, FORMER EDITOR ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/536188372857

SMALL BUSINESS AND AI WITH A DISCUSSION ON CHATGPT, Q NAPOLEON, EXPERT

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/549559516307

3/16

AMERICAN MARKETING AND BRANDING

WEBSITES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – SOCIAL MEDIA VS WEBSITE, ANGEL EVITTS

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/549424983917

SEO AND HOW IT WORKS FOR YOUR ADVANTAGE, LIZZIE MORROW, GOOGLE EXPERT

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IS YOUR MARKETING WORKING…FIND OUT HOW TO KNOW, CHERI BALES, SCORE

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3/17

SMALL BUSINESS EXPENSE SAVINGS

COST SAVING ON YOUR BUSINESS VEHICLES, LAUREN FIX, NATIONALLY KNOWN AUTO EXPERT GIVES PROVEN TIPS

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VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP VEDP 25+ INCENTIVES, GRANTS AND CREDITS, AILEEN MARTZ, STATE OF VIRGINIA

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EVERY PENNY COUNTS FINANCIAL FITNESS FOR SMALL BUSINESS, DR. DANNI GREEN, WBC RICHMOND

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/533617723977

3/20

VETERANS OF AMERICA HOMETOWN HEROES

NATIONAL VIP PROGRAM, BARBARA ASHE PROVEN METHOD OF GROWING YOUR VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/541023003367

NEW VETERAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM LIVE, MARGARET EDMONDS, PTAC

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VIRGINIA MANUFACTURING ASSOC. WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING AND NEWPORT NEWS SHIPYARD, KIMBERLY NOONAN AND JULIA JONES

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3/21

AMERICAN INSPIRATIONS AND INNOVATION

INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION, HEATHER ROBINSON ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING DESIGN BUSINESSES BY FORBES

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INNOVATION, JILL DONALDSON GREW HER BUSINESS INTERNATIONALLY WON THE VIRGINIA GOVERNOR’S INNOVATIVE PRODUCT AWARD 2022

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INSPIRATION, DEONE MCWILLIAMS, FORD MODEL TO OWNER NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING GOOD NEWS NEWSPAPER

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James Solomon Russell Day Event 2023

Tickets for the James Solomon Russell Day Dinner and Documentary premiere are available NOW! Get your FREE tickets (limit 2 per person) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/524010057187.

If you don’t have access to a computer or smartphone or are unable to access Eventbrite, please call Mr. James Grimstead at 757-339-9546 to secure your tickets. We have limited ticket availability….Act Fast! Tickets are required for entry to the event!

The IDA Board Chair & JSR-SPC Museum and Archives Board of Directors attends roundtable event at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Smithsonian’s National African American Museum of History and Culture, Robert F. Smith Center invited the James Solomon Russell-Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives Board of Directors to participate in a roundtable discussion as part of the National Museum’s 6th Anniversary Celebration. The JSR-SPC Museum’s Board includes Gloria Wesson Menyweather-Woods, BCIDA Board Chair.