Peoria City Manager Henry Darwin has announced that Maria Laughner will serve as the city’s new economic development services director, effective Feb. 10.
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Peoria City Manager Henry Darwin has announced that Maria Laughner will serve as the city’s new economic development services director, effective Feb. 10.
She will replace Jennifer Stein who resigned from the position, Oct. 21, 2024.
Laughner comes to Peoria from the city of Mesa, where she served as the deputy eonomic development director of strategic initiatives.
In her role, she directed strategic economic development initiatives including targeted business attraction in various industries, including aerospace and defense, semiconductor and climate technologies, according to a news release.
She also led negotiations related to attracting unique and high-quality retail, restaurants, hospitality and entertainment destinations.
“I am very excited to return to Peoria and being part of a team that is future focused on growing the city in a smart and intentional manner,” she said.
Laughner holds a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University, a Masters of Arts in Hispanic Civilization from New York University- Madrid Spain, and a Masters of Business Administration in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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