Arkansas Chamber Executive Career Opportunity: President/CEO of Exceptional Chamber of Commerce in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Voted as having "America's Best Downtown" in 2009, El Dorado, Ark. has become an area rich in southern charm and history. In 2012, El Dorado earned two City of Distinction Awards, taking top honors for Tourism and Workforce Development. The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce serves El Dorado and Union County by promoting growth and economic development, advocating for the business community and serving our members with outstanding programs, networking opportunities and benefits. Current President Henry Florsheim is leaving to lead the Wichita Falls, Tx Chamber of Commerce. The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce conducted a strategic planning session on November 30 and December 1, 2011, with approximately 15 community and business leaders from around the county attending the meetings.   The Strategic plan was reviewed in February and approved by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. You can access the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan for Economic Development here: http://goeldorado.com/Images/Interior/chamber/final%20strategic%20plan.pdf A list of El Dorado strategic partners is listed here: http://goeldorado.com/strategicpartners

Job Description:

The El Dorado Arkansas Chamber of Commerce is seeking an innovative, collaborative leader to direct economic development and Chamber activities.

Responsibilities:

The President/CEO will manage all Chamber operations, including economic development, advocacy and Chamber-related activities such as membership and fundraising.  Internal management will include budgeting, financial oversight and staff supervision and development. This individual will plan and implement strategies to identify, target and attract new business as well as assist existing business in workforce development and expansions in El Dorado and Union County.  The President/CEO will work closely with various partners including governmental bodies, South Arkansas Community College, utilities, elected officials, and regional and statewide economic development partners.

The President/CEO also has the responsibility of managing the assets of the El Dorado Development Corporation, the Union County Industrial Board and the PRIDE foundation. These assets include cash, land and buildings.

Qualifications:

A degree in economic development, business, public administration, or related field is preferred; MBA, CEcD or PCED certification is desired.  The candidate should have a minimum of seven years of relevant experience; however, a candidate with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position may be considered.

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary history (email preferred) to:

Bill Luther, Chair, El Dorado Chamber of Commerce

111 W. Main Street

PO Box 10836

El Dorado, AR  71730

wluther@entergy.com

Multiple Sources, including www.goeldorado.com   and www.glennshepard.com