James Davis
As an economic development leader I inspire and collaborate to accomplish meaningful and impactful change in my community.
- Role
- Economic Development Manager at Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Davis
Experienced network professional with demonstrated experience in community engagement and…
Experience
Economic Development Manager
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Sep 2022 — Present · Silverdale, WA, US
Economic Development Manager • Direct Business, Retention and Recruitment activities for Kitsap EDA • Collaborate with local government, private industry, and resource partners to enhance the small business ecosystem.• Convene community, state, and federal stakeholders to support economic development in Kitsap County.• Collaborated with local partners and secured funding for the Matchstick Labs Microbusiness Accelerator, supporting over 375 businesses over three years. • Played a key role in the development and launch of the BIPOC Business Forums• Leading Kitsap County Business of Childcare Taskforce supporting community collaboration around childcare • Developing solutions around increasing trades and skill professional workforce in Kitsap• Secured and executed grant proposals totaling $455,713 for Kitsap initiatives, including a $200k award for local manufacturing and more than $237k for small business support. • Led team of WWU researchers to conduct the Top Employers research product for KitsapCenter Director of Apex Accelerator, Region 1• Manage a annual budget for the Apex Accelerator, overseeing a team of 3.• Expanded programmatic offerings with statewide impact, including monthly events such as Prime Connect, and Contracting Coffee Hour.
Skills
- Credit
- Financial Analysis
- Finance
- Small Business
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Business Development
- Banking
- Investments
- Insurance
- Management
- Team Building
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Entrepreneurship
- College Savings Plans
- Loans
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