Gazelles In Action: 4 Positions To Be Filled

Just saw these positions being advertised. Get your CVs in quickly

Oh, just be careful that you do not fill in the Stream application. It pays a lot less

WINDSOR ESSEX DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Director Business Attraction / Director Business Retention & Expansion / Director Innovation Development

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Windsor Essex Region was awarded the distinction as the #1 Best Overall Top Small City in North America for investment by the UK's Financial Times FDI Magazine. The Windsor Essex Development Commission is a regional economic development partnership with a new mandate and a five-year funding commitment from the City of Windsor and the County of Essex.

The Board of Directors of the Windsor Essex Development Commission has approved a major restructuring resulting in the creation of a number of new positions.

We propose to intensify our efforts in Business Attraction and as well strategically focus on new programs of Business Retention & Expansion, Small Business Development and a new program of Innovation Development, targeting the identification and development of innovative entrepreneurs in the region.

The Development Commission is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

Business Attraction Division
Director Business Attraction
$65-75k

Business Retention & Expansion Division
Director Business Retention & Expansion
$65-75k

Innovation Development Division
Director Innovation Development
$65-75k

Candidates should have a relevant university degree, preferably post graduate, and studies in economic development will be considered an asset. Experience in corporate business development and/or regional economic development is required. Interested parties can obtain more detailed information on these positions at the Development Commission's web-site at www.choosewindsoressex.com

Please submit resumes on or before May 18, 2007, indicating position of interest to: info@choosewindsoressex.com


BOARD LIAISON POSITION

The Board of Directors of the Windsor Essex Development Commission
• Seeking a person to work on a part-time basis as Board Liaison
• Reporting to the Chair,
• Position entails working 15- 20 hours per week
• Flexibility required for weekend and evening hours to accommodate both the Board and Board Committees’ meeting schedules.