Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
Cora Capler is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in brownfield redevelopment and urban planning. Currently, as a Senior Brownfield Program Manager at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation since April 2018, Cora manages a robust portfolio of redevelopment projects, successfully securing over $37 million in Tax Increment Financing and facilitating project approvals exceeding $300 million in investment. Previous roles at the organization include Brownfield Redevelopment Manager I and Brownfield Redevelopment Associate, where responsibilities encompassed project management and board meeting documentation. Cora's earlier experience at Bodman PLC involved supporting attorneys with contract negotiations, creating training materials, and developing marketing strategies. Cora holds a Master of Urban Planning from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
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The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is a private, non-profit corporation established in 1978 devoted exclusively to supporting Detroit’s economic development initiatives. DEGC has been designed to make business success in Detroit possible. We know Detroit well, we know the city's government, and we're aware of the countless opportunities the city has to offer. The DEGC team consists of long-time members of the Detroit community who can inform you about all the things that make investing in Detroit a full, rich experience. DEGC is a private, non-profit organization. We're not part of the city of Detroit's government, but we are a long-time partner of it. We love Detroit, and are dedicated to strengthening the city from the inside out.