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Maria LaLonde

@GoodForDetroit

@DetroitRegional Partnership VP of Investor Relations, Community builder, inclusive economic developer, serial entrepreneur, mom, Detroit and Michigan lover.

Joined March 2011
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Wise words from @GovWhitmer at #MPC23 : “To grow this great state, we’ve all got to work together. The future of Michigan is bright!” Excited for the potential of the Growing Michigan Together Council!
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That’s a dream team right there! So glad you could join us today for our Detroit Regional Partnership Annual Meeting, Denise Asker of Clayton & McKervey , Michael Bickers of PNC Bank, @I_Am_Mark22 of City of Troy! So thankful for your partnership t…lnkd.in/e5YPaCW8
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We are pleased to announce that the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) initiative was chosen as a recipient for the @US_EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge! detroitregionalpartnership.c… @techtowndetroit @SEMCAMichWorks @UMGovRel @MEDC #BBBRC #BuildBackBetter
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TUNE IN: Starting at 11:00 a.m. EST, @POTUS will give a live announcement about the recipients of the @US_EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Our President & CEO @MaureenKrauss will be on the call. Watch at the link: whitehouse.gov/live/
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Our annual meeting is underway with the theme of One Region Together. We're excited to share our community impact over the past year. View our annual report to learn more: fal.cn/3nNH3 #OneRegionTogether #DetroitRegion
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#OneRegionTogether Growing and expanding our region together!
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We are all working together to make sure that the Detroit Region is one of the most inclusive and prosperous in the nation. Gerry Anderson @DTE_Energy & @DetroitRegional Chair. #OneRegionTogether
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Here’s a great opportunity to join our DRP team and advance our region’s opportunities for all. lnkd.in/dMpUuAkb

Here’s a great opportunity to join our DRP team and advance our region’s opportunities for all. |...

Here’s a great opportunity to join our DRP team and advance our region’s opportunities for all.

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I'm so excited to join our Detroit Regional Partnership team and work with our great partners to advance inclusive growth and prosperity for our 11-county Detroit region! #detroit #annarbor #flint #porthuron #monroe #Michigan #strongertogether #teamwork…lnkd.in/dWKDum_G

#detroit #annarbor #flint #porthuron #monroe #michigan #strongertogether #teamwork #partnershipsm...

I'm so excited to join our Detroit Regional Partnership team and work with our great partners to advance inclusive growth and prosperity for our 11-county Detroit region! #detroit #annarbor #flint...

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“If you are trying to build a team, trying to accomplish something great together, how we treat each other and our customers matters. As a team, we win when we learn together.” - wise words from @dugsong #DPC20
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#Detroit shows up for underrepresented startups y’all. 🔥🔥🔥 Live from our @BackstageDET Launch event! @MayorMikeDuggan @dugsong @ArlanWasHere @imchristiepitts @mwheat14 @tapankataria @Amanda_Jenn @Backstage_Cap
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Chris Rizik@ChrisRizik24 Dec 2018
An end-of-year piece I wrote for @Xconomy about venture capital embracing its social responsibility in 2019 xconomy.com/detroit-ann-arbo…
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Finally, some encouraging news. "Businesses launched by black women have been growing rapidly for decades." @blackenterprise article blackenterprise.com/black-wo… @PamintheDLewis @ReginaAnnCampbe @StartWithBuild @InvestDet @crainsdetroit @EntrepreneurEXG @InforumMI @GoodForDetroit

The SBA Granted Black Women Over $160 Million in Business Loans in 2018

The SBA's primary lending program approved 696 loans for just over $166.7 million for African American women businesses, up 3% in the number of loans and a 20% jump in dollar amount in the fiscal...

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“Right here in Corktown, reimagine what’s possible... Detroit is open for business for good”- Bill Ford Jr. at the Corktown community celebration. #fordetroit Excited for the next chapter that our Detroit community is creating together...
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Patti Glaza@techgk_patti15 May 2018
Wendell Brooks #mgcs2018 pushing for diversity & inclusion in corporate venture. Top down @intel and bottom up @InvestDetroitVC - we can push the middle!
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Imagine having a personal advisor who could tell you exactly what your business needs to grow. That’s what @CarolynRodz created with @HelloAlice: a virtual assistant designed to make entrepreneurship more inclusive and accessible. #WomensHistoryMonth (Illustration by @kimothyjoy)
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“Closed mouths don’t get fed. So, open your mouth”- fabulous @KathrynFinney. Such an inspiring day @HelloAlice #RoleBreakers
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Nice article @Amanda_Jenn How Bamboo Detroit Is Helping Entrepreneurs Scale Their Businesses via @forbes forbes.com/sites/amitchowdhr…
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Congrats @duosec team & @dugsong on @MichiganVCA 2017 entrepreneur of the year. Thx for your awesome work. #appreciation
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Nicole Mangis@Linnial9 Nov 2017
Honored to be included among such amazing women! Thank you @GoodForDetroit for your words of encouragement & advice! Thank you @MiWomen for this amazing opportunity! @detroitwino xitter.gq/goodfordetroit/status/…
Maria LaLonde (@GoodForDetroit) profile pictureMaria LaLonde@GoodForDetroit9 Nov 2017
Inspired by the amazing #Detroit #women #entrepreneurs that pitched at tonight’s 2017 Dolphin Tank! Thank you, @MiWomen & @SpringboardEnt !
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Inspired by the amazing #Detroit #women #entrepreneurs that pitched at tonight’s 2017 Dolphin Tank! Thank you, @MiWomen & @SpringboardEnt !
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