SMEDA is a public/private economic alliance serving Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi, Pemiscot, Dunklin and Stoddard Counties

SMEDA is accepting applications for Executive Director - Minimum 5 years experience in economic and community development. Successful marketing, public relations, fundraising and excellent facilitation skills required. Applicants should have retention and recruitment knowledge and understanding, plus financial planning and project execution experience.

Salary-Benefits package - $60-65,000 range. SMEDA offices will be housed at the University of Missouri Delta Center in Portageville, Mo.

Qualified applicants should send resume: SMEDA Executive Director

University of Mo. Delta Center

PO Box 160

Portageville, Mo. 63873

Fax 573-379-5875

E-mail to mcpheets@noralnm.com

Deadline for relieving resumes: Monday April 17, 2006, end of business - 5pm.

For more information on the opening, contact me at your convenience.

Steve Mc Pheeters

Noranda Aluminum

SMEDA Retiring Chairman

Gordon Waller - New Chairperson