ABOUT SCDC

Mission | Strategic Directions | Board of Directors | Executive Director 
Executive Director Job Opening | Meetings | Annual Report

Mission

The mission of the Sauk County Development Corporation is to promote and retain the diverse economic vitality of Sauk County and its individual communities. The Corporation seeks to fulfill this responsibility by:

• Partnering with public bodies and private organizations to nurture a civic and economic climate that supports and encourages local businesses;

• Facilitating the development and recruitment of a quality skilled workforce through public and private investment in employee development to meet the needs of Sauk County businesses;

• Nurturing and soliciting the growth of diverse industry, tourism, agri-business and other businesses that are compatible with local goals to fill County employment needs;

• Promoting stewardship of the County's natural resources and sensitive land development to promote sustainable development;

• Enhancing the economic health of the County by identifying trends and responding to new issues and opportunities in this era of global competition and rapid change;

• Impartially serving as a resource for all communities, businesses and competing interests within Sauk County recognizing that our ultimate customers are the citizens of Sauk County.

Strategic Directions

• Grow Existing Businesses, Nurture Entrepreneurs, and Recruit Compatible New Businesses

• Promote Innovative Economy-Driven Changes to Regional Educational Systems

• Facilitate the Recruitment and Retention of a Quality Workforce

• Foster Regional Economic development through Countywide Leadership, Communication and Collaboration

• Encourage the Necessary Balance between Critical Resource Sustainability and Desired Economic Growth

2010 Board of Directors

SCDC Executive Director Job Opening

The Sauk County Development Corporation (SCDC) (www.scdc.com) serving Sauk County, Wisconsin, is seeking an energetic and innovative Executive Director (ED) with at least five years of experience in the profession to lead and manage the organization which is responsible for promoting and maintaining the diverse economic vitality of Sauk County and its individual communities. The ED must be skilled in all aspects of running a non-profit economic development corporation and will work with the 14 member Board of Directors in establishing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures to achieve the overall mission of SCDC while developing networks and partnerships with private and public stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include facilitation of business start-ups and job retention, expansion of existing businesses, and recruitment of compatible new businesses; promotion of innovative economy-driven changes to regional educational systems; facilitation of the retention and recruitment of a quality workforce; fostering regional economic development through countywide leadership, communication, and collaboration; and encouragement of the necessary balance between critical resource sustainability and desired economic growth. The ED is also responsible of supervising a part-time administrative assistant and is responsible for all financial and office management functions including budget preparation and maintenance of the SCDC web site.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success and leadership in economic development and/or business development. An undergraduate college degree is required. A Masters Degree and further Economic Development accreditation (CEcD, EDFP) are highly desirable. Send cover letter, resume, references and compensation history to adminscdc@baraboo.com or SCDC, PO Box 33, Baraboo, WI 53913. Writing samples and/or statement of qualification/interest are recommended. Applications must be received in the office by August 9, 2010. A competitive salary and benefit package will be offered commensurate with experience and abilities .

SCDC Meeting Schedule - 2010

The Sauk County Development Corporation meets on the third Monday of each month. All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are open to the public.

• January 18, 2010 - Architectural Design Services, Inc.- Lake Delton
• February 15, 2010- Annual Meeting - Baraboo
• April 1, 2010 - 2009 Business of the Year Award Banquet - West Baraboo
• April 19, 2009 - Spring Green
• May 17, 2010 - Prairie du Sac
• June 21, 2010 - Plain
• June 19, 2010 (Special) - Baraboo
• July 26, 2010 (4th Monday) - Dairy Forage Research- Prairie du Sac
• August 16, 2010 - Sauk City
• September 20, 2010- West Baraboo
• October 18, 2010 - Reedsburg
• November 15, 2010 - Lake Delton
• December 20, 2010 - Baraboo

Annual Report

• Cover Letter (PDF)
• 2009 Annual Report (PDF)

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