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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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Pontiac Funders Collaborative invests $5 million during initial phase; announces $5.4 million in new funding, welcomes PNC Bank

The Pontiac Funders Collaborative — an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan that works to improve the

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TechTown Detroit, partners launch mobility accelerator

By Jay Davis TechTown Detroit has received some major funding as it works to help local mobility startups scale up.

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Ritual bath used by elites on eve of Second Temple destruction uncovered

The ritual bath is located on top of a cliff in the “Upper City,” the area of Herod’s City

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Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue Renovation Construction Begins

To celebrate this new chapter, the Downtown Synagogue will be hosting a free block party in Detroit on Griswold Street

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Detroit Homecoming: Family brought 2 metro Detroit natives back to their roots

Motown Museum Chair and CEO Robin Terry and Ethan Davidson, a folk musician and director for the William Davidson

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Michigan Opera Theatre receives $5 million grant, largest donation in its 50-year history

Michigan Opera Theatre revealed Thursday that it has received a $5 million grant from the William Davidson Foundation. The

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Future Detroit Riverfront Park Sport House to be Named after Team Owner & Businessman William “Bill” Davidson

William Davidson Foundation Offers Updates on Commitments to Southeast Michigan Region DETROIT – (September 13, 2021) – The William

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22-acre park on Detroit’s west riverfront honors NFL exec Ralph Wilson

Detroit — City leaders broke ground Tuesday on a 22-acre park located along Detroit’s west riverfront in memory of a local entrepreneur

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.