Our vision
Monroe County will be a thriving community with a vibrant and diverse economy.
Our Mission
The Monroe County Business Development Corporation works with its strategic partners to attract and retain a diverse range of businesses that create an economic environment of innovation and success.
Our core values
Teamwork
We develop relationships with key strategic partners that create synergy and benefit our businesses and communities.
Determination
We roll up our sleeves and immerse ourselves in solving the challenges that face our businesses and communities.
Trustworthiness
We conduct our duties in an honest, ethical and transparent manner.
Professionalism
We engage in continuous self-improvement to increase our knowledge, skills and qualifications.
Respect
We carefully listen to others and treat them with dignity, both internally and externally.
executive committee board members
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734-241-8081
Board Members
Gregory Adanin
CEO
Ventower
Darrin Arquette
President
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital & Regional Acute Care – Michigan for ProMedica
Michael Baker
Vice President
Michigan Gas Utilities
Stephanie Blatt
Community Affairs Manager
Consumers Energy
H. douglas chaffin
Retired
First Merchants Bank
Robert Clark
Mayor
City of Monroe
Monique Holliday-Bettie
Manager, Economic Development
Detroit Edison Company
Michael Jewell
Business Representative
U.A. Plumbers & Pipefitters
Local Union 671
Keith Masserant
President
Mid-American Group
Greg moore, Jr.
Commissioner District 9
Monroe County
daniel mussap
Vice President & General Manager
Gerdau
Thomas Myers
Regional President
First Merchants Bank
Dr. Kojo Quartey
President
Monroe County Community College
BDC Staff Directory
Tim lake
President & CEO
luann hogberg
Communications & Operations Manager
matt vanisacker
Vice President Business Development
STREET ADDRESS
9 Washington Street | Suite B
Monroe, MI 48161
Our office is located on the 2nd floor of 9 Washington. Parking is available on Washington and Front streets. Once you are in our lobby, please call 734-241-8081 and let us know you have arrived!
Investing in Monroe County
Your investment in us is an investment in your community and Monroe County! Everyone in our county and state benefits from a strong local economy. Your support enables us to accomplish our mission.
Our investors are stakeholders in the development and growth of Monroe County. They are made up of agencies and manufacturing businesses interested in setting the stage for the local economy, improving the business climate, and providing jobs for the next generation.
We understand the obstacles, opportunities and critical issues that face Monroe County. We help identify programs, people and resources, and articulate on our vision.
View our Monroe County BDC_Brochure for more information.
Investor Benefits
Our investors enjoy connecting with other businesses who share an interest in Monroe County. We provide opportunities for business interactions and networking opportunities.
Regular Annual Benefits
We bring members together for our Annual Investors Meetings once a year and also hold an annual fall event where we bring in a key note speaker that shares pertinent information about hot topics that affect our businesses and community.
You will receive support from our Staff, Board of Directors and Our Investors. Contact us for more information.
