$140,000 - $150,000 yearly
GovHR USA
Wheeling, IL, USA
Director of Economic Development, Wheeling, IL (pop. 38,878). Incorporated in 1894, and 27 miles northwest of Chicago, the Village of Wheeling originated as an overnight rest stop for travelers journeying from Chicago to the Wisconsin Territory. The inns, taverns, and eateries established in the 1830’s developed into Wheeling’s Restaurant Row. In step with the growth of Metro Chicago, Wheeling emerged as a center for industry and commerce.
Today, Wheeling residents and business owners enjoy the vibrant neighborhoods, public amenities, and community spirit fostered by this rich heritage. The Village seeks an economic development leader prepared to meet the demands of a community undergoing significant redevelopment and revitalization , an individual with initiative, creativity, and a proven track-record of retaining, expanding and recruiting businesses.
The Director of Economic Development position offers the ideal candidate the chance to build on and deliver the...