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Job description Economic Development Assistant Introduction The Economic Development Assistant works in cooperation with the Community Development Director to establish a positive environment to promote economic development and to provide information and marketing services to businesses and industries locating or expanding within the City. Duties and Responsibilities Public Relations 1. Employ effective promotions and advertising techniques to increase awareness of the City and to cultivate a "City Image." 2. Write, design and oversee pre -press production of marketing brochures, packet materials, newsletter inserts, press releases and other materials using desktop publishing for marketing and promoting the community to prospective businesses. Provide support to all City departments to effectively promote City services by maintaining updated resident packets for distribution. 3. Organize and promote groundbreakings, grand openings, and other promotional events to support new and existing businesses. Provide media with articles and photographs about specific economic development activities and business news. 4. Represent the city at public functions such as Chamber of Commerce and other local business meetings, and take other appropriate steps to maintain a working relationship with the business community. 5. Prepare and provide information regarding land availability, markets, workforce availability, taxes, transportation, utilities, etc. to City businesses and prospective businesses. 6. Produce and update a guide to standardize the style and format of City written materials. Existing Business Program 1. Coordinate the Existing Business Program to maintain an on-going dialogue and support for local businesses. Maintain an existing business roster for mailings. Encourage community support of local businesses.