Aurelius Christian

Experience

1. Development Programs Coordinator

   Lansing Economic Development Corporation

   Jul 2022 — Present · Lansing, MI, US

   Directing the Lansing Equitable Economic Development Initiative, a $2 million initiative focused on equipping the underserved populations of Lansing with the opportunities, access to expertise, and resources necessary to achieve greater economic prosperity. Developing and managing relationships with elected officials, business owners, residents, high-priority property owners deemed by the city, and state-level economic development agencies to promote economic prosperity and provide resources to enable the execution of key economic development projects. Managing four independent, economic development, public body corporate authorities developing strategic plans for corridor revitalization, ensuring compliance with legislative acts, facilitating the new and old business items of the meetings, and coordinating with subject matter experts to assist in the strategic direction of the authorities. Managing a small business support program that administers to aid small businesses in façade improvements enhancing the aesthetic of commercial corridors in the city.Frequently attending community organization board meetings to keep residents informed on programs and initiatives to be a resource to the community.