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Economic Development Outreach & Deal Sourcing Specialist

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The Economic Development Outreach and Deal Sourcing Specialist subcontract focuses on developing and executing deal sourcing and stakeholder engagement strategies for prime contractors working on Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity projects. The primary objective is to identify investment opportunities within growth sectors and recruit capital-disadvantaged businesses located in underserved communities. The selected provider must possess specialized knowledge of Illinois economic development growth sectors and utilize CRM software to maintain deal tracking and pipeline management. Based in Springfield, Illinois, the contractor is responsible for delivering comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans and detailed deal pipeline reports. This role falls under NAICS code 541613 and is managed through the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement agency for the state of Illinois.

General Info

Subcontract for Illinois economic development deal sourcing and stakeholder engagement in underserved communities.

Agency

Illinois → Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

NAICS

541613 - Marketing Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Springfield, IL, 62704, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of B-54021.

The full solicitation package (10 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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27-420DCEO-STRTC-B-54021 | SSBCI INVENT Investment Advisor

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PostedSep 9

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AgencyIllinois → Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

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Develops and executes deal sourcing and stakeholder engagement strategies for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) projects. Sources investment opportunities in growth sectors and recruits capital-disadvantaged businesses in underserved communities. Uses CRM software for deal tracking. Requires knowledge of Illinois economic development growth sectors. Delivers stakeholder engagement plans and deal pipeline reports.

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