Jim Reaume joins the BFI team as the new Economic Development Manager. Reaume will work alongside staff to lead Bay County business retention and expansion efforts as well as collaborate with resource partners to best serve potential and existing businesses in Bay County.
“This is a fantastic opportunity as I know Bay Future has a reputation for service to the community- a community I am proud to be a resident of. I look forward to assisting in facilitating growth and long-term economic viability for Bay County,” said Reaume.
Reaume previously worked as an Economic Development Specialist for Midland Business Alliance, Bay Future’s economic development counterpart in Midland, MI. There he had the opportunity to assist local businesses in their growth efforts and learned about economic development strategies through continuing education with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
“We’re looking forward to welcoming Jim to the Bay Future team. As we went through the hiring process, we were searching for someone who exemplified a passion for the businesses in our community, a proficiency for aligning opportunities with resources, and a perseverance for assisting our team in accomplishing the goals laid out in the Bay Future: Drive. Forward. strategic action plan. We believe Jim exemplifies those traits and we’re excited for him to hit the ground running,” said Trevor Keyes, President & CEO of Bay Future, Inc.
As a Bay County resident, Jim is excited to bring his skill set to his hometown and continue to assist businesses in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Jim currently serves on the City of Bay City Planning Commission. He has previous management and leadership experience that has been applied to start-ups all the way to Fortune 50 companies.
