City of St. Charles, Illinois
Derek Conley currently serves as the Economic Development Director for the City of St. Charles, Illinois, a position held since March 2022, following a similar role in the City of Joliet from April 2018 to February 2022. Derek's expertise includes reviewing development project incentive requests, leading negotiations for incentives, and attracting private investment through extensive engagement with businesses and developers. Previous experience includes tenure as an Economic Development Specialist at Invest Aurora, where responsibilities encompassed meeting with prospective developers and generating analytical reports. Additionally, Derek has a background as a Research Statistician at The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development and volunteered with the Peace Corps. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Community and Economic Development from Illinois State University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
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City of St. Charles, Illinois
The City of St. Charles, Illinois, is guided by the four driving principles in its Mission: Heritage. Community. Service. Opportunity. Together, these principles create a thriving environment for people who live or visit here, and for businesses to prosper. Our City has gained national recognition as a family-friendly town and wide acclaim for its architecture, living up to its nickname 'Pride of the Fox.' Conveniently located 35 miles west of Chicago, predominantly in Kane County, St. Charles is home to 33,000 residents and a balanced mix of nearly 2,000 businesses that employ more than 18,000 people. More at www.stcharlesil.gov, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.