The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County this week announced the appointment of Todd Dolbin as its new vice president of economic development. A Centre County native, Dolbin brings with him 18 years of experience in economic and workforce development, international business expansion and community development.
“Appointing Todd underscores the Chamber’s dedication to fostering smart, sustainable growth for Centre County,” Greg Scott, CBICC president and CEO, said in a statement. “Todd’s extensive experience and deep local roots will be invaluable in enhancing the region’s economic vitality.”
Dolbin previously served as the deputy director for Baltimore County’s Department of Economic and Workforce Development. He managed performance operations and executed the county’s economic development, workforce development and tourism divisions. He also held leadership positions in the Baltimore city government, directing tax incentive programs and foreign-trade zones.
“I am honored to return home and join the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County,” Dolbin said. “I eagerly anticipate collaborating with local businesses and community leaders to stimulate economic growth, generate jobs and maintain a thriving business community.”
In his new role, Dolbin will spearhead the establishment of an economic development council, oversee the development of a county-based economic strategic plan and oversee business engagement, workforce development, international business expansion and community development initiatives for the chamber.
After graduating from Penn State, Dolbin spent two years teaching English in Kanazawa, Japan. Upon his return to the United States, he served as an international business consultant at Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center, leading trade missions to Australia, Ukraine and Argentina.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and international business with minors in economics and international Studies from Penn State, an MBA from Towson University and a Certified Global Business Professional certificate.
Dolbin and his wife, Emily, both State College Area High School graduates, are relocating with their two young daughters from Towson, Maryland, to State College. He begins his tenure with the chamber on Monday.
