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Set the stage for your Business

Our local existing businesses are the strength and vitality of Michigan’s Great Southwest’s economy.

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Set the stage for your Business

Our local existing businesses are the strength and vitality of Michigan’s Great Southwest’s economy.

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Set the stage for your Business

Our local existing businesses are the strength and vitality of Michigan’s Great Southwest’s economy.

Open

Set the stage for your Business

Our local existing businesses are the strength and vitality of Michigan’s Great Southwest’s economy.

Open

Set the stage for your Business

Our local existing businesses are the strength and vitality of Michigan’s Great Southwest’s economy.

Open

Set the stage for your Business

Our local existing businesses are the strength and vitality of Michigan’s Great Southwest’s economy.

Open

Set the stage for your Business

Our local existing businesses are the strength and vitality of Michigan’s Great Southwest’s economy.

Open

2022 Key Results

Your investments at work! Thank you for a phenomenal year!

19

19

New Business Starts

$54.3

$54.3

Million Capital Investment

123

123

Business Leads

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POSITION TITLE: Business Development Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Business Development
FLSA STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the work of the Business Development Team. The work includes implementing business development activities that increase the economic viability of Berrien County. The Business Development Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of project management including meticulous details, ensuring proper scheduling and budget compliance for community and economic development projects.

The Business Development Coordinator will serve as the technology liaison for the Cornerstone Alliance office including IT, hardware, software and security needs. The Coordinator will assist existing businesses with expansion plans as well troubleshooting business challenges. The team member will also represent Cornerstone Alliance to businesses located in Berrien County or those interested in growing in or locating to Berrien County. The Business Development Coordinator must be detail-oriented and will play a key role in Project Management of the many Cornerstone Alliance economic development activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Administer and lead Cornerstone Alliance-led projects, often interacting with municipal and external partners. (Patronicity, Façade program)
• Oversee important details and processes in order to maintain on-time completion of projects.
• Manage vendors that service properties/buildings owned by Cornerstone Alliance.
• Support business retention, expansion, and business attraction activities.
• Understand the resources, services, and tools to attract, retain, and grow businesses within the region. Communicate those resources to regional businesses and other team members as appropriate.
• Act as a second point of contact for clients, industries, realtors, site selectors and local leaders during the absence of a member of the business development team.
• Assist the Business Development team by working with existing companies through direct or indirect customer contact, to encourage business expansion and growth.
• Utilize knowledge of local and state tools in order to help businesses develop a competitive business case resulting in job creation, retention and new investment in Berrien County.
• Provide technical expertise and support to various partner organizations that may include Downtown organizations, municipalities and other community organizations.
• Maintain and assemble detailed information for responses to Request for Proposals/Information and ensure that replies meet deadlines and project a professional image.
• Aid in the production of Business Development communications that include newsletters and site sheets.
• In some cases, meet with local companies, local and state partners, to address issues of business concern and describe the services of the Cornerstone Alliance.
• Facilitate access to various State and local resources for businesses, such as tax abatement and site enhancements.
• Advise the Business Development team on emerging local, State and national economic development tools.
• Maintain the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to track key information on clients. Ensure that information is accurate and input in a timely manner.
• Represent Cornerstone Alliance at community functions, boards and at seminars and various forums.
• Prepare team reports for the Vice President of Business Development.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Self-motivated, actively seeking to participate in new projects.
• The ability to manage details and budgets within a specific timeline.
• Preferred one (1) year of experience in economic development, business development, marketing and sales or other relevant area.
• Must be able to take direction and have a desire to learn new skills; must be able to multi-task and work on a variety of project types with short deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are needed along with ability to research and write grant applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, as well as experience in public speaking.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

COMPENSATION: Commiserate with experience.

This position takes place in a fast paced, highly detailed work environment. It works primarily in an office environment. Out-of-town, overnight travel may be required as will the need to be available to attend meetings outside of normal office hours.

Interested applicants should apply to: Andrew Haan, Vice President of Business Development, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter, along with detail of economic development projects led. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 6, 2023.

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Cornerstone Industrial Park               2200 E. Empire Ave

Hilltop Road              Interstate Industrial Park

Kerth Street              Meadowbrook Yore 

New Buffalo              Riverview Drive

West Lemon Creek

“Cornerstone Alliance has a strong history and reputation for their commitment to Michigan’s Great Southwest and they have opened doors to opportunities for growth and expansion in the region."
Scott McFarland, CEO
Honor Credit Union

"Cornerstone Alliance’s success benefits all of us who live here and raise our families here. Their work is important for the future of our community."
J.C. & Nancy Anderson
Investors in Cornerstone Alliance

"When many support a common goal, the effect will always be much stronger than any one of us can accomplish individually."
Mike Daigle, Executive Director,
South Bend International Airport