Christine Bryant CEcD

Experience

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  Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

  May 2010 - Sept 2012

  Membership Director

  As Director of Membership, responsibilities included advocacy, business development and direct engagement with member businesses to maximize membership investment. Within a year was promoted to manage the JACC Member Services Team responsible for over 1100 chamber members, events, programs and projects. In May 2011, Joplin was struck by an EF5 tornado that destroyed one-third of the city including impacting over 500 businesses. Post-disaster recovery efforts included acting as primary point of contact for affected businesses and provided guidance to available resources for rebuilding through the Small Business Administration, State of Missouri and Federal Emergency Management Administration. Acted as primary project lead by the City of Joplin to oversee commercial debris removal within the damage corridor. Created new and innovative programs to assist the business community recovery including the “Business Recovery Expo” and “Green Ribbon” program to recognize and encourage the rebuilding of the over 550 businesses damaged or destroyed by the tornado. Show less

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  WBDP - Master Developer

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2015

  Administration/Investor Relations

  Recruited to join a temporary opportunity for the newly established Joplin, Missouri selected Master Developer in the post-disaster redevelopment project for the City of Joplin following the 2011 EF5 tornado, the 8th worst tornado in U.S. history. Responsibilities included the creation and coordination redevelopment efforts related to policy/procedures, community engagement, media relations, public input, events and community development. Created the business plan for the Joplin Redevelopment Corporation (353 urban redevelopment corporation) to act as land bank for redevelopment sites. Developed all media publications, Joplin City Council presentations, policy/procedures documentation and visual materials to communicate the complex process of public/private partnerships in redevelopment. Worked with commercial brokers and investors on potential multi-use projects as well as coordinated efforts in tandem with city staff to establish the largest TIF district in the state of Missouri. After being offered a permanent position in late 2014, relocated to Houston in January 2015. Show less

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  City of Sugar Land

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2018

  Business Retention Manager - Office of Economic Development

  Responsibilities include the support the City of Sugar Land’s comprehensive economic development activities including business retention & expansion, business networking activities, business recruitment, marketing, entrepreneurship & start-up business assistance, retail development, major departmental projects & initiatives, oversight and management of various public and other meetings (City Council, Type A & B Corporations, etc.) and provide support to the Director and Assistant Director of Economic Development for all programs and departmental responsibilities. In 2016, selected to serve on the City Manager's Special Task-force charged with updating the ethical guidelines for city staff. Show less

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  Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2021

  Vice President

  Spearheading regional development and recovery in the post-COVID environment. Through its business attraction and business retention and expansion programs, the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation focuses its economic development efforts on the creation of new primary jobs and new investment in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. The CCREDC’s partners include the city of Corpus Christi, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, Nueces County, San Patricio County, the City of Portland and over 180 private-sector members. The CCREDC is governed by a 25-member Board of Directors whose members are appointed by the city, port and membership. Show less

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  Vision Galveston

  Jul 2021 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Vision Galveston is a community building non-profit that connects with wishes of Galveston residents to the resources to make it happen. We envision a community defined by diverse voices, collaborative growth and an exceptional way of life for all.