Name
Women in Economic Development & Community Growth
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Speakers
Cristia (Tia) Brockway, City of Farmington Hills
Beth Kmetz-Armitage, Michigan Central
Vicky Rowinski, Macomb County
Laura Dodd, Oakland County, Michigan
Sarah Pavelko, Eastern Market Development Corporation
Cristia (Tia) Brockway Beth Kmetz-Armitage Vicky Rowinski Laura Dodd Sarah Pavelko
Description

 

  • Women leading Detroit and Michigan’s economic development and revitalization efforts
  • The role of women in shaping development policy, investment, and community growth
  • Securing public funding, grants, incentives, and private investment for transformative projects
  • Building partnerships between the public and private sectors to drive development
  • Supporting women-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and underserved communities
  • Workforce development and creating stronger career pathways across Michigan
  • The Future of Detroit: How women leaders are shaping the region’s next chapter