Business Headquarter & Megaproject Consultant

The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking a consultant to provide business headquarter and megaproject recruitment services. The consultant will be responsible for identifying and attracting new businesses to Kansas, as well as providing support for existing businesses looking to expand. The consultant will need to have extensive knowledge of executive decision-making considerations regarding corporate relocations and site selection, as well as experience with megaprojects and headquarter attraction efforts. The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The consultant will be required to provide monthly reports detailing their activities and progress. Some key responsibilities of the consultant will include: • Identifying and attracting new businesses to Kansas • Providing support for existing businesses looking to expand • Developing and implementing strategies to attract new businesses and support existing ones • Building relationships with key stakeholders, including site selectors, economic development professionals, and C-suite executives • Providing monthly reports detailing activities and progress The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in economic development, with a strong background in business headquarter and megaproject recruitment. They will also have excellent communication and project management skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.