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Vice President of Economic Development
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
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Posted: 23-May-25
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Economic Development
Required Education:
High School
Vice President of Economic Development – Needed to Architect Bold Growth
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for building relationships and moving fast to execute big ideas? Our region’s growth trajectory is just getting started—and we need a trailblazer who thrives when the stakes are high and the mission is clear. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for setting strategy, leading a top-performing team, and engaging critical external partners. If you thrive on outcomes, influence, and action, this is your seat.
As Vice President of Economic Development, you’ll lead high-impact business attraction efforts, respond to site selector RFIs, manage executive-level relationships, and drive regional competitiveness. You’ll supervise leaders in research, real estate, and existing industry support, and serve as the point person for key stakeholders at the state and regional levels. Success requires confidence, charisma, and a bias for action.
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is a nationally recognized economic development organization operating on EOS. We believe in clarity, measurable outcomes, and high trust, low politics. Our team has helped attract over 13,000 new jobs over the last decade. With your help, we’ll break even more records.
If you’re ready to lead from the front, build powerful coalitions, and shape the future of South Central Kentucky, we want to hear from you. Apply now.
Position Overview
Reports to: President/CEO
Leads: Directors of Research, Real Estate, and Existing Business
Incorporated in 1935, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is a 5-Star Accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2009 Chamber of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. As the fourth largest chamber in Kentucky, the Chamber serves as a premier business advocate for its more than 1,200 partners and is the driving force for economic development in South Central Kentucky. Its primary goals are to promote growth and success in the business community, reaching its small business partners and those in large industries alike. With leadership programs, governmental relations projects, educational initiatives and involvement opportunities, the Chamber aims to support the community and its neighbors in order to enhance the business climate and continue to grow the region.