What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Economic Development Director position at this role at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation?
Regional Economic Development Director
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Location: Remote (Wisconsin-based)
Reports To: Senior Economic Development Director
About WEDC
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin’s future.
WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin.
Role Overview & Key Responsibilities
The Regional Economic Development Director serves as the primary WEDC representative for communities and businesses within an assigned region of Wisconsin. This role helps drive economic growth by connecting organizations with resources, providing strategic guidance, managing development projects, and building strong partnerships with local, regional, and statewide stakeholders.
The assigned territory includes Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Barron, Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce counties.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to businesses, communities, and economic development partners within the assigned region
- Identify and support business and community development opportunities through strategic consultation and resource deployment
- Manage a portfolio of regional accounts and build strong relationships with local stakeholders and partner organizations
- Review projects and provide recommendations related to economic and community development investments
- Assist businesses and communities with financing strategies, program implementation, and access to available resources
- Monitor project performance and support ongoing compliance and reporting activities
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to advance regional economic development goals
- Represent WEDC at meetings, conferences, public events, and speaking engagements throughout the region
Salary : $72,000 - $90,300