The SBDC Export Assistance Advisor works with Ohio businesses to improve and expand exports to international markets. The Export Assistance Advisor serves as the first point of contact for new-to-export businesses, as well as those expanding into new areas. Services include export readiness assessment, international marketing plans, market research, export compliance education, and access to export financing.
Dayton/Montgomery County Ohio Port Authority is seeking an Executive Director for this leadership position directing the activities of the Port. Candidate will be responsible for identifying, organizing, planning and facilitating economic development and job creation/retention within the region served by the Port.
The George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University is seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Data Scientist who will assist a multidisciplinary team of faculty, professional staff, and students with applied research, data analysis, project management, oral presentations, report/grant writing, and related tasks in the areas of energy policy and economic development. This position will contribute to and support applied and original economic research in line with the Voinovich school’s mission of providing research-based solutions to challenges existing in communities, the economy, and the environment with a particular focus on Appalachian Ohio.
The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) has an immediate opening for a Transit Planner to implement and manage OMEGA’s Coordinated Human Services Transportation Pilot Program. A Bachelor’s Degree in city/regional planning or related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience is required. A Master’s Degree or Program Management experience may substitute for the three-year experience requirement. AICP certification is preferred, but not required.
The Director of Business Development – Stark & Summit Counties has 5-10 years of related business or economic development experience working with companies. This highly visible position in these two communities is comfortable working with corporate CEOs and other business decision-makers, as well as engaging with local economic development leaders, higher education, elected officials and other stakeholders. The director is a self-starter and conducts business outreach calling on targeted companies and executes the supporting tactics for superior customer experience for companies. Because of Northeast Ohio’s many organizations involved in business outreach and cluster activities, the director must be adept at collaborating with and leveraging these disparate resources.