Kevin Johnson

Detroit Economic Growth Corp. provides economic development and management services. The private company is based in Detroit, MI. Kevin D. Johnson has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

First Merchants Bank NA provides investment advice and other commercial banking services. The firm’s services include online, mobile and telephone banking, ACH, direct deposit, wires, stop payments, money orders, safe deposit boxes, wealth management, savings and CDs. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, IN.

The International Economic Development Council operates a membership organization for economic developers. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Nathan Ohle has been the CEO of the American company since 2022.

The Downtown Detroit Partnership engages in developing, planning and placemaking decisions for the economic prosperity. It also work with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Inc. operates as an organization to develop public access. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Research Triangle Foundation is located in the Research Triangle Park (RTP), which is the largest research park in the United States. The RTP is located in Raleigh, NC, which was historically a southern economy dependent on tobacco, textiles, and furniture manufacturing. The park houses hundreds of companies, including science and technology firms, government agencies, academic institutions, startups, and nonprofits. The foundation offers meeting and office spaces, educational opportunities, and networking events. However, the area has since become a hub for innovation and technology, attracting a highly educated workforce.

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is a data-driven regional economic development organization that works with 22 member communities and over 190 private investors to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ, and the CEO of the company is Chris Camacho. The company's mission is to advocate for the competitiveness of the region and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 32 years, GPEC has helped 895 companies, creating nearly 164,000 jobs and $33.40 billion in capital investment.