At the Greater Portland Economic Development Corporation (GPEDC), we make it easy to start, 
grow, or relocate your business in the hub of northern New England. Drive two hours north of Boston to find New England's hippest urban area, biotech's most hospitable environement and the nation's lowest estimated local and state tax burden on new capital investment.
GPEDC is the first point of contact for locating in the region's urban core, including the Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, Falmouth and Cape Elizabeth.
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GPEDC Opens Search for Executive Director
March 6, 2012--The Greater Portland Economic Development Corporation (GPEDC) has opened a search for its first full-time executive director to lead this new nonprofit organization focused on regional economic development. Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, March 23. No phone calls will be accepted.
The Greater Portland Economic Development Corporation (GPEDC), a private-public partnership of communities, educational providers and private industry, seeks an Executive Director to coordinate a collaborative program to retain, expand and attract businesses, investments and talented workers to the region. The Executive Director must demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication and organizational skills. A bachelor’s degree and knowledge of and experience in working with local, state and federal economic and community development agencies and programs is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in coordinating and implementing a compelling brand for a region. A minimum of five years work experience and comprehensive knowledge of marketing, real-estate development and real estate sales is preferred. Highly competitive salary and benefits will be provided commensurate with experience. The GPEDC ED Job Description is available on GPEDC's website, www.greaterportland.org.
GPEDC is a public/private partnership created in 2010 by the cities of Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, Falmouth and Cape Elizabeth to share resources and develop collaborative strategies that grow and strengthen the region's economy.