Monica Kemp-Simpson

Partner Engagement Coordinator @Chautauqua County Partnership For Economic Growth

Dunkirk, NY, US

Coordination of planning and development activities for the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG). • Serves as a staff resource person in specialized planning and economic development projects;• Assists in facilitating board and committee meetings;• Works with Partnership Manager, board, and partners in implementing recommended local and regional initiatives related to business development, community development, housing development, workforce development, and/or tourism/quality of life initiatives policies;• Participates in and leads efforts to engage partners through various communication methods; • Conducts studies and examines factors relating to planning/economic development projects and recommends approaches to meet the goals of established programs and/or recommendation of new program initiatives;• Conducts research into business and economic conditions in the County and the municipal subdivisions thereof, and seeks to cooperate with official and unofficial bodies organized for such purpose; • Maintains strong relationships with municipalities, promoting inter-municipal cooperation and partnerships• Makes available to cities, towns, and villages in Chautauqua County, at their request, advice and assistance on matters relating to planning and development functions;• Supports partners as they identify, prioritize, develop, and implement projects; • Provides technical assistance including project conceptualization, financial feasibility, market viability, and organizational capacity;• Provides grant writing, and grants administration support; and,• Provides ongoing project management support to partners in the implementation of grant funded projects.

State University of New York at Buffalo

Bachelor's degree