#Maureen Donohue krauss

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All the World’s YOUR Stage:  “Cause you gotta have friends …” The secret truths of economic development and how culture saves with guest Detroit Regional Partnership CEO Maureen Donohue Krauss

“…We should avoid setting up a false choice that pits business development against community development; we need both. The private sector creates jobs that grow the tax base to fund improved services, just as amenities like transit and parks lead to more vibrant communities that attract and retain talent. …We need it all — but the best way to raise the revenue needed to pay for it all is through…

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International automation supplier to open their first U.S plant in Oakland County

By Kurt Nagl I June 21, 2023  I  Crain’s Detroit

South Africa-based DESign Group plans to invest $19 million and create 45 jobs in New Hudson, where it will open its first U.S. manufacturing plant.

The company's subsidiary DESign USA Inc. intends to build a 153,000-square-foot plant in the Oakland County city to design and build automotive automation equipment, according to a Wednesday news release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office.

The project is being supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. with a $466,650 performance-based grant.

"Michigan was chosen for the project over a competing site in South Carolina because of the company's established relationships with Michigan-based suppliers and customers," the release said.

The jobs will pay $36.81 per hour plus benefits, according to an MEDC briefing memo. The company anticipates the project could lead to future expansions in Michigan, officials said.

"The decision by DESign USA to establish its first U.S. operations and U.S. headquarters in Southeast Michigan underscores our state's leadership in automotive manufacturing and future mobility, as well as the strength of our business climate and talented workforce," Matt McCauley, MEDC's senior vice president of regional prosperity, said in the release.

DESign Group has seven locations around the world, including an office in Canton Township, according to its website. Its customers include Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., BMW, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Its portfolio includes work at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, which makes Rangers and Broncos, according to its site. The company specializes in assembly and "body-in-white" tooling, the phase of manufacturing where the car body is joined together in one piece before the motor, chassis and sub-assemblies are added.

The Detroit Regional Partnership said it agreed to help locate candidates for open positions.

"We're seeing a steady drumbeat of investment from global suppliers and manufacturers because they recognize the Detroit Region as the densest automotive and mobility cluster in the world," said Maureen Donohue Krauss, president and CEO of the organization.

To read this article on Crain’s Detroit Business: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing/design-group-invest-19m-create-45-jobs-new-hudson

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Indy Partnership Mission to Europe – Building Bridges

by: Maureen Donohue Krauss, Chief Economic Development Officer, Indy Chamber

The Indy Partnership recently embarked on a 10-day trade mission to Germany and Italy to promote the Indy region to key decision makers in both countries. The purpose of such a mission is three fold, and all goals were accomplished during our stay.

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I’m not sure I gave this its proper due last week. I had a *bit* going on with Legal Marketing Association - LMA International’s #LMA23 annual conference - #dragqueens, #sequins, stellar keynote Laura Gassner Otting, and off-the-chain content and networking with THE best #legalmarketing pros in the business. Last week was, well, epic. And I will be on Cloud 9 for months/years to come as a result.

Still, being named one of this year’s “Notable Leaders in Marketing” by Crains Detroit Business is truly one of the honors of my life. 20 some years ago I remember sitting down and reading the paper edition of Crain’s every week and looking at lists like this with admiration and wondering if I would ever make it on to one of them. So this recognition really means the world to me, and particularly to be acknowledged in the broader category of marketing, regardless of industry supported, feels truly special.

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/awards/roy-sexton-notable-leaders-marketing-2023

Sexton manages a staff of 12 marketing professionals, a seven-figure marketing budget and two public relations firms at Clark Hill Law. There, he is also responsible for internal and external communications and social media content. His efforts to ramp up video marketing through social media helped increase online video views to 500,000 in 2021 and more than 750,000 in 2022.

“Roy’s enthusiasm for his work and community shows through in the way he embraces any activity he engages in,” said Detroit Regional Partnership President and Maureen Donohue Krauss.

Further, Sexton has championed and executed the firm’s Simply Smarter branding campaign and new website launch, for which Clark Hill received the 2022 Best Marketing Campaign award from the London-based Managing Partners'​ Forum.

His many community and corporate service efforts include serving on the governance committee for the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit board and his work as chair of the marketing committee for Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor. Sexton also served as a governor-appointed member of the Michigan Council of Labor and Economic Growth.

#detroit #simplysmarter #lmamkt #law #legal #marketing #branding

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“…We should avoid setting up a false choice that pits business development against community development; we need both. The private sector creates jobs that grow the tax base to fund improved services, just as amenities like transit and parks lead to more vibrant communities that attract and retain talent. …We need it all — but the best way to raise the revenue needed to pay for it all is through private sector growth — and that requires a long-term economic development strategy that incentivizes business to locate here and doesn’t change each legislative session.” Detroit Regional Partnership President & CEO Maureen Donohue Krauss observes in a recent opinion piece penned for Crain’s Detroit Business “Economic development shouldn’t be an ‘either-or’ proposition.”

Full episode (link in bio): https://expertwebcast.com/programs/all-the-worlds-your-stage-cause-you-gotta-have-friends-the-secret-truths-of-economic-development-and-how-culture-saves

On this episode, Roy and Maureen will talk about her successful career in economic development, the lessons she’s learned along the way, the crucial work of developing one’s network and personal brand, and how to still have some fun along the way!

Maureen serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Partnership, a leading regional economic development nonprofit serving the Detroit 11-county region. Krauss is an accomplished economic development officer with a demonstrated history of leadership in economic development, nonprofit, and government and extensive experience guiding international companies to successful location decisions and growth in the United States.

#economicdevelopment #michigan #culture #leadership #motivation #lmamkt #lma24 #marketing #branding #authenticity

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Thank you, Crain’s! It is a distinct honor to be named one of your notable marketers this year, especially while I’m here at our annual Legal Marketing Association - LMA International #lma23 conference. Thank you to my Clark Hill Law colleagues and incredible boss Susan Ahern for the support and the opportunity, and allowing me to be my most authentic self. Dear friend Maureen Donohue Krauss, that quote you provided is so kind. I love you very much.  And thank you to Leslie Smithson and Tanner Friedman’s Joel K. Epstein and Matt Friedman for your support in this process. #cloudnine

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Kudos to my rock star friend and fellow Leadership Detroit classmate (Class 30!) Maureen Donohue Krauss on her commitment to our region, her brilliance and heart, and her stellar leadership. Quote from this Crain's Detroit Business feature: “Our companies that are here are still investing significant amounts and that's really important. Our talent still wins us deals because they're skilled and experienced, which a lot of these other places don't have.” Read the rest here: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/conversation/how-michigan-fighting-protect-its-manufacturing-prowess @crainsdetroit @maureendonohuekrauss @leadership_detroit @detroitregionalpartnership (at Detroit Regional Partnership) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoivjFtLD42/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hey, hey, Maureen Donohue Krauss! Look at you in Crain's Detroit Business! Leadership Detroit, Class 30! 🙌 @maureendonohuekrauss @crainsdetroit (at Crain's Detroit Business) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaTqH1kup_i/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Brilliant Leadership Detroit buddy Maureen Donohue Krauss kicking ass and taking names, per usual! Love you, Maureen 🙌❤️ @maureendonohuekrauss #detroit #michigan (at Saline, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVg0kjFlON6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Going through the week‘s mail, and who should I spy with my little eye in Crain's Detroit Business? My fabulous friend and fellow Leadership Detroit grad Maureen Donohue Krauss, CEO and President of Detroit Regional Partnership! So proud of her and all she does for our region. ❤️ #detroit #michigan @crainsdetroit @detroitregionalpartnership #leadershipdetroit @maureendonohuekrauss (at Saline, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKKUEtrDkH8/?igshid=1cyuk4eqfjjo1