Economic Development Manager – Hybrid Remote

Assists in the development and implementation of industrial and large commercial recruitment and site development programs, as well as programs to encourage the retention and expansion of existing industry, in close cooperation with Hoosier Energy's Member REMCs/RECs for the purposes of diversifying customer base and load profile, enhancing community economic development and reducing wholesale power costs. Supports the Hoosier Energy electric system marketing program and initiatives.

• Builds and strengthens strategic relationships with key external stakeholders who influence economic and community development across the Hoosier Energy service area. Develops trusted, long-term partnerships with economic development organizations, state government officials, developers, site selectors, brokers, builders, railroads, utilities, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and other community and business leaders. Serves as a knowledgeable resource and connector between these stakeholders, Hoosier Energy, and member systems to identify opportunities, address challenges, and advance business growth and investment.
• Supports business attraction, expansion, and retention initiatives by coordinating economic development programs, projects, and resources across the Member System service areas. Works directly with member system management and prospective businesses to understand needs and effectively communicate available sites, electric service, pricing, infrastructure, and other capabilities. Represents Hoosier Energy and its member systems in proposals, site visits, meetings, presentations, and other business recruitment activities.
• Advances the readiness and marketability of industrial and commercial sites within member system territories. Works with member systems, communities, economic development organizations, developers, and other partners to identify and promote development-ready sites. Helps assess and address infrastructure, utilities, transportation, workforce, financing, incentives, and other factors that influence site competitiveness and business location decisions.
• Develops and maintains economic development information and marketing resources used to promote member system communities and available properties. Coordinates site profiles, mapping, GIS data, demographic and market information, aerial imagery, brochures, presentations, and other digital and print materials to support business recruitment and community marketing efforts.
• Conducts research and analysis to identify business development opportunities and evaluate the feasibility of potential projects within member system service areas. Monitors industry trends, emerging technologies, energy requirements, logistics, infrastructure needs, workforce considerations, and other factors affecting business location and expansion decisions. Uses current research tools, databases, GIS platforms, and market intelligence resources to support data-driven recommendations.
• Provides economic development expertise and training to member system CEOs or General Managers, Member Services Directors, and other appropriate staff. Develops and delivers presentations, workshops, training, and other resources that strengthen member system capabilities in business attraction, community development, marketing, customer engagement, and economic development.
• Collaborates on strategic economic development and marketing initiatives including industrial recruitment, business retention and expansion, site marketing, community marketing, communications, rate strategies, and other efforts designed to support member system growth and the economic vitality of the communities served.
• Monitors emerging…