Michael Masciola

Experience

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  City of Colorado Springs

  Jan 1999 - Jun 2004

  Senior Economic Development Coordinator

  Recruited and led reinvention of department through strategic initiatives after elimination of director and 2 staff ensuring the City’s continued core support services to the business community. ► Co-managed the approval of the 880-acre Airport Business Park with FAA and development policies. Park is now home to Northrop Grumman and The Aerospace Corporation. ► Led and marketed the City’s 2,200-acre Foreign-Trade Zone resulting in its first expansion to 3 business parks and approval of Quantum Corporation's manufacturing import/export activities.► Created first Downtown Development Strategic Plan resulting in 10 business announcements, 36 new residential units, 60,000 square feet of retail/office space, and $35 million in investment.► Managed Rapid Response Team of internal and external stakeholders creating high-impact team ready to serve client immediately Show less

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  DuPage Airport Authority / DuPage Flight Center

  Jun 2004 - Jul 2007

  Director of Business Development & Marketing

  Developed and staffed department for 27th busiest general aviation airport in US. with $800,000 budget for 3 diverse business units: airfield, executive terminal, and fueling facility and 800-acre technology business park.► Assisted private sector board and Executive Director in transitioning Authority from revenues of $1.5M to $1.96M per month (31% increase).► Oversaw project management and development approval process for technology business park in the recruitment of Pella Windows and Northern Illinois University's Cancer Treatment Center.► Served as Public Information Officer for public community relations, emergency management, trade magazine article development, and inquiries from Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and other news outlets.► Architected comprehensive marketing plans including complete situation and competitive analysis, tactical action items and budgets resulting in 500% increase in lead generation.► Created aircraft tracking and cataloging system resulting in a business database of 14,000 bushiness targeted for business development opportunities Show less

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  Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation

  May 2007 - May 2011

  COO & Senior Vice President

  Directed public-private agency with annual budget of $650,000, staff of 4 and executive level public/private Board for the attraction and expansion of primary employers in Larimer County, CO. Community size is 360,000 residents and 1,750 primary employers. ► During 2007 economic recession when national business relocations experienced a 50% drop as well as organizational crash, converted low-performing, disjointed agency into a well-defined, business-focused entity achieving record breaking year in business announcements.► Led employment projects creating 1,159 jobs, $115M in investment & 365,000 square feet ► Launched aggressive strategic funding raising plan securing 70% of funding while investors experienced 50%-70% decrease in business. ► Led Rapid Response Team of strategic partners into market-driven, high-impact team ready for a client within 1 to 3 days’ notice.► Increased clients served by 400% with aggressive outbound and multi-channel marketing► Trained business and public leaders on economic trends and superior market-based servicing resulting in 95% customer satisfaction rating► Author of dozens of newspaper columns & gave public presentations on business trends, region's opportunities & threats and competitive practices Show less

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  City of Thornton, CO

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Director of Economic Development

  Recruited and created economic development division with $1M budget, hiring 6 staff, and implementing strategic plans for business attraction, retention & urban revitalization. ► Oversaw staff projects of 7 business relocations and expansions resulting in 400 new jobs, $42.5M in private investment, and 295,000 square feet occupied. ► Led the structuring, negotiating and real estate closing for a 90,000 square foot Cabela’s store anchoring a 300,000 square foot regional shopping center. Project forecasted to provide 600% tax return on investment. ► Implemented strategic plans including situation and competitive analysis, target industry identification, program optimization, and multi-channel marketing increasing businesses assisted by 400%.► Oversaw business improvement program awarding $317,308 which leveraged $530,523 in private investment for a total of $847,830 investment in one year. ► Increased by 400% City's #2 Priority of assisting existing businesses by forging alliances and aligning services to market needs.► Achieved 95% customer service satisfaction rating by creating internal and external strategic partnerships substantially improving business support. Show less

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  MM Solution, LLC

  Mar 2013 - May 2022

  Chief Executive Officer & President

  Multi-disciplined firm dedicated to providing quality services and strategic solutions for public and private clients desiring to successfully optimize operations and build/expand business• Economic Development Strategies• Workforce Strategies • Market Evaluations & Feasibility Analyses• Marketing & Targeting Strategies• Project Management & ImplementationEconomic Development► Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation – Management of sales and strategic partner engagement for company relocation plans.► City of Evans, CO – Development, execution and strategic recommendations for first business visitation, retention, and expansion program.Marketing & Targeting Strategies► Northern Colorado Economic Alliance, CO - Creation of value-propositions and marketing/branding points for the Northern Colorado region. ► DuPage Airport Authority, Chicago IL – Marketing, business development, and project management for the 17th busiest general aviation airport in the US. Market Evaluations & Feasibility Analyses► City of Loveland, CO – Market Analyst/Real Estate Advisor – Client management; office, retail, and industrial real estate inventories; commercial broker engagement and market reports.► Town of Windsor, CO - Community workforce and economic assessment and marketing materials. ► Town of Berthoud, CO - Economic assessment supporting Town’s Economic Development Strategic Plan.Project Management► ASL Group, Inc - Business development planning, projects and assistance with permitting for commercial building facade improvements► Pantheon Capital, Bethesda MD - Support in securing private equity financing for commercial and residential developments.► Vancouver Island Health Authority Show less

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  Northern Colorado Economic Alliance

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Director of Business Development

  Public-private economic development agency with serving Northern Colorado with 650,000 residents and 3,562 primary employers. Created private sector marketing and business development department for the attraction of primary employers. ► Led business attraction including outbound trips, prospect servicing, digital/hard copy marketing, target industry identification, and partnership development resulting in 500% increase in actionable leads.► Created annual corporate site selector regional familiarization tours for national and international consultants coordinating peer companies, utility providers, elected officials, and other strategic partners.► Directed all special projects such as regional profiles, evaluation and forecasting economic and market conditions; industry and cluster trend analysis, and competitive market analysis.► Managed organization’s strategic partnerships in initiatives such as the Northern Colorado Airport Economic and Fiscal Impact Study, the Loveland, CO Economic Development Strategy, and the Northern Colorado Regional Marketing Team. Show less

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  Colorado Workforce Development Council

  Jun 2022 - May 2023

  Industry Consultant

  ► Engagement of employers and public/private partners to identify and publish career pathwayopportunities in the Construction, Agricultural, Aerospace, and Protective Services industries► Creation of Mind Maps illustrating 225+ key industry stakeholders including training and education entities, academic institutions, economic development organizations, government partners, associations, and others.► Advisement and referrals to other Council programs such as Sector Strategies, Work-based Learning, Job Quality, and Talent Finance. Show less

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  Brighton Economic Development Corporation

  Jul 2023 - now

  Economic Development Manager