Occupation
Economic development officer
Economic development officers work for a municipality, region, or agency to help local businesses establish, stay, and expand. The work mixes relationship-building with employers, coordination of grant and incentive programs, and preparation of the profiles and data packages that a prospective investor asks for.
Also known as: Economic development coordinator · Investment attraction officer
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What the work involves
Meet local employers to understand what is limiting their ability to operate or expand.
Assemble community profiles, site information, and data packages for prospective investors.
Coordinate business support, grant, and incentive programs run by the organization.
Connect businesses to permitting, workforce, and training resources across agencies.
Support trade missions, investment events, and sector development initiatives.
Report on program activity and outcomes to council or the agency board.
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How people commonly enter
A bachelor's degree in economics, business, planning, geography, or public administration.
An economic development certification offered through a professional association.
Progression from a business support, planning, or chamber of commerce position.
Movement from a regional development agency or municipal planning department.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Pathways: Common in public service
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Typical work context
- Public facing
- Desk based
- Involves travel
- Team based
- Varied work
Public facing · Desk based · Involves travel · Team based · Varied work
Related interests
- Enterprising (leading)
- Social (helping)
- Conventional (organizing)
Enterprising (leading) · Social (helping) · Conventional (organizing)
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