Description The Cornerstone Development Authority conducts strategic planning, economic development, redevelopment and marketing for a district of 700 businesses and Fortune 500 employers. The Executive Director is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the thirteen-member CDA Board. Southfield is the preferred business address in Southeast Michigan with a population of 76,400 that swells to 176,000 during the work day; an upscale, Oakland County suburb of Detroit that boasts attractive and affordable residential neighborhoods. Its population is highly diverse in race and ethnicity. The Cornerstone District is home to Providence Hospital, Northland Shopping Center, the Millennium Center Theatre, IBM, Guardian Alarm, Target, Macy’s, Kroger and many others. Year-round tourism, outdoor family recreation, golf, cultural amenities, professional and NCAA athletics and NASCAR racing are nearby. www.cityofsouthfield.com The Cornerstone Development District Board, seeks an entrepreneurial executive with proven leadership, management, financial and communications skills. Responsible for strategic planning, marketing, retention, expansion and attraction, and services in support of member and partner businesses. Serves on the City’s Business Development Team. Experience with public role in collaboration with key business leaders and public officials. Results-oriented leader in economic issues affecting the City of Southfield. Background in retention, attraction, redevelopment, entrepreneurial start-ups, and building strong business relationships.

Requirements Degree in related field, graduate degree desired and over five years private or public executive experience appropriate to business and economic leadership in a major city setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Information Resume and salary history by November 29, to addres below.

Apply To   Tom Dority The Mercer Group, Inc. P.O. Box 2870 Estes Park, CO 80517 tdority@mercergroupinc.com EOE

Closing date for application      November 29, 2009