René Pastorek
Chief Economic Development Officer @Downtown Development District Of New Orleans
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Economic Development Officer @Downtown Development District Of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA, US
Leading implementation of the Downtown New Orleans Economic Development Strategy to attract investment, enhance infrastructure, and support growth in the city’s urban core.Key achievements:• Reorganized department structure to align with long-term redevelopment goals• Secured $300k+ in public grant funding for capital planning initiatives• Delivered $800k in placemaking improvements in advance of Super Bowl LIX• Partnered with BioDistrict New Orleans to implement “quick-win” strategies accelerating the launch of a life sciences and tech innovation district• Spearheading catalytic projects to build place identity, business attraction, and resilience in downtown New Orleans
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of New Orleans
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
ABOUT RENÉ PASTOREK
I’m a visionary and collaborative public sector executive with over a decade of…
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