CCEDC - Chester County Economic Development Council · 15 hours ago
Manager, Entrepreneur Outreach & Support
Harrisburg, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yrCCEDC - Chester County Economic Development Council is focused on supporting entrepreneurs. The Manager of Entrepreneur Outreach & Support leads initiatives to help new and existing entrepreneurs by building relationships and providing resources for business development.
Financial ServicesNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Michelle May
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for entrepreneurs seeking guidance, resources, or business development support
Conduct regular outreach and relationship-building with small businesses, startups, minority-owned businesses, and underserved communities
Represent the organization at community events, business openings, workshops, and partner meetings
Coordinate business training programs, workshops, and events, including topic development, logistics, registration, and follow-up support
Provide one-on-one technical assistance, business plan review, referrals, and navigation to funding, mentoring, or support programs
Develop and maintain tracking systems for client progress, program outcomes, and engagement metrics
Build and maintain partnerships with lenders, chambers of commerce, universities, government agencies, economic development organizations, and nonprofit partners
Support access-to-capital initiatives including microloans, grant programs, and lender introductions
Participate in community advisory committees, working groups, and policy efforts supporting entrepreneurship
Maintain accurate records of program activity, client interactions, and impact data using CRM or case management tools
Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for internal leadership, funders, and community stakeholders
Assist with grant applications, compliance documentation, and program performance reporting
All other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in outreach and engagement with entrepreneurs and small businesses
Strong relationship-building skills with business owners and partners
Ability to coordinate and deliver business training programs and workshops
Experience providing technical assistance and business plan reviews
Proficiency in maintaining tracking systems for client progress and program outcomes
Ability to build and maintain partnerships with various stakeholders
Experience in supporting access-to-capital initiatives
Strong organizational skills for administration and reporting tasks
Proficiency in using CRM or case management tools
Ability to prepare reports and presentations for various stakeholders
Company
CCEDC - Chester County Economic Development Council
Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is a private, non-governmental entity that has been nurturing economic growth in Chester County and the surrounding region for more than 50 years.
Founded in 1994
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Mike Grigalonis
COO & Executive Vice President
Recent News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-12-11
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