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Business Leaders For Michigan | Michigan Ranks High in R&D – New Scorecard Benchmark’s Innovation Economy

DETROIT, Mich. – Business Leaders For Michigan today released its Innovation Economy Scorecard. The first-of-its-kind analysis includes an assessment of the full

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MIBA Holds Inaugural Investing in Israeli Tech Executive Briefing for Michigan Investors

The invitation-only event provided insights and data on why Israel continues to lead the world as a powerhouse of

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Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival Memorial Comes to Detroit

A compelling memorial to Israel’s tragic Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival comes to Detroit Nov. 17-24. Thousands of music

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Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue / Reimagining a Historic Synagogue

Honor Award for Religious Architecture: Renovation Neumann/Smith Architecture Detroit, MI As Detroit’s only free-standing synagogue, the Isaac Agree Downtown

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Unveiling the Transformed Zekelman Holocaust Center

Esther Allweiss Ingber Jan 18, 2024 The Holocaust Center’s newly renovated permanent exhibit places the emphasis on personal Jewish

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Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit raises $22 million for Israel Emergency Campaign

The Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit has raised $22 million in support of Israel since war broke out following

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Detroit Homecoming turns 10: Looking back at a decade worth of impacts

In 10 years, Detroit Homecoming has brought many metro Detroit expats back to their roots. And that’s helped make

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Detroit Opera names next president and CEO

An arts executive with decades of experience leading both a symphony and several museums has been tapped to take

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Transforming Detroit’s Landscape: Gilbert Family Foundation Commits $15 Million to the Unified Greenway Campaign

In a bold stride towards revitalizing Detroit’s urban landscape, the Gilbert Family Foundation has pledged a remarkable $15 million

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Startup Genome Releases 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023) is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of startup ecosystems

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The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Hosts Good Moves, Good Grooves – A Free, Three-Day Event This Summer

Good Moves, Good Grooves will take place August 11-13 along the riverfront. The free weekend event will include a

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Detroit Jewish Service Agencies Explore Innovation and Collaboration in Baltimore

Detroit Jewish agency professionals visit Baltimore for learning and collaboration. It was a whirlwind 48 hours when professionals from

Suzanne Perreault

Program Officer

Suzanne Perreault is a Program Officer at the William Davidson Foundation and part of the Southeast Michigan Economic & Cultural Vitality team, leading the Foundation’s Good Jobs portfolio.  Suzanne is a highly accomplished leader in economic development with a distinguished career focused on fostering inclusive entrepreneurship across Michigan. She plays a key role in the development, refinement, and stewardship of grants and related strategies that support entrepreneurs and stimulates the creation, growth, and retention of new businesses in metropolitan Detroit. Suzanne excels in building collaborative partnerships and is committed to driving good jobs and promoting growth in vital industries to improve the livelihoods of individuals and families throughout the region.

Prior to joining the William Davidson Foundation, Suzanne served as the Director of Small Business Services at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, where she was instrumental in developing and managing innovative programming, overseeing an $80 million portfolio of small business support contracts, and leveraged data-driven insights to support the launch, stabilization, and growth of microenterprises, place-based and early-stage businesses statewide.  

Suzanne brings small business and community development experience to her role at WDF having held other key roles including Vice President at Mercantile Events & Marketing, an industry leader in retail and consumer-based events, where she led implementation of the business’s strategic plan – achieving growth and enhancing profitability.  She served as Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority in both Lake Orion, MI and Holly, MI, and led downtown revitalization efforts, managing a variety of initiatives including capital improvements, real estate development, and placemaking projects.  Suzanne is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.