WDC President & CEO, Deidra Mitchell, Invited to Speak on MEDC Podcast Regarding Tribal Non-Gaming Economic Development

by nruffer | April 15, 2021 | News, Podcasts, Web

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WDC President & CEO, Deidra Mitchell, Invited to Speak on MEDC Podcast Regarding Tribal Non-Gaming Economic Development

The Michigan Opportunity, a new podcast launched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), providers listeners with firsthand accounts from Michigan business leaders and innovators about how the state is driving job growth and business investment, supporting a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, building vibrant communities, and helping to attract and retain one of the most diverse, talented workforces in the nation.

Hosted by MEDC Senior Advisor for Trends and Development, Ed Clemente, The Michigan Opportunity highlights Michigan’s economic trends and momentums via a broad list of internal and external strategic subject matter experts.

Episode 4 features Tom Durkee, Business Development Manager at MEDC, and Waséyabek President & CEO, Deidra Mitchell, discussing tribal non-gaming economic development.

Please visit the Michigan Opportunity Website to hear this podcast and others.

Deidra Mitchell Speaks with Shelley Irwin, of WGVU Public Media (NPR Affiliate), Regarding WDC and Its Mission

by | November 16, 2020 | News, Podcasts, Web

Deidra Mitchell Speaks with Shelley Irwin, of WGVU Public Media (NPR Affiliate), Regarding WDC and Its Mission

This morning, our President & CEO was featured on West Michigan’s local NPR station, talking about WDC and its work. You can listen to the conversation below.

The team at WDC wholeheartedly agrees that Deidra is exceptional and one-of-a-kind, but she is the first to state that the success of WDC is because of the whole team.

Good news is hard to find in these uncertain times, but we are making good news here at WDC!

WGVU Public Media

by Shelley Irwin

Episode #5

by mstafford | August 26, 2020 | Podcasts

Episode #5

Tribal Talks walks through the deal flow process and discusses the need for transparency and open communication no matter what type of deal you are working. Erika and Deidra with the help of their guest, Kip Ritchie, President of Greenfire Management Services, LLC, discuss what a deal flow process looks like and how even the deal flow process ties back to your strategic plan.

Episode #4

by mstafford | August 26, 2020 | Podcasts

Episode #4

This special episode of Tribal Talks provides guidance on how tribal businesses can navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Monica King, president of DWH, joins co-hosts Erika Weiss of Barnes & Thornburg and Deidra Mitchell of Waseyabek Development Company to discuss federal resources available to tribal business during the pandemic, options for cash flow planning in the near future, and the importance of having a diverse portfolio to soften the blow of future crises.

Episode #3

by mstafford | July 24, 2020 | Podcasts

Episode #3

Tribal Talks explores the issue of due diligence and how to evaluate an opportunity within the context of your strategic plan. Along with their guest, James TenBrink of Waséyabek Development Company, Erika and Deidra discuss the importance of due diligence, how to effectively conduct due diligence, and what resources you can turn to for help in the processes. Finally, we discuss the hard truth of walking away from an opportunity when due diligence raises too many red flags.

Episode #2

by mstafford | July 24, 2020 | Podcasts

Episode #2

Clay Vanderpool, Managing Director & Tribal Economic Development Practice Leader for DWH in Detroit, joins hosts Erika Weiss and Deidra Mitchell to discuss strategic planning for tribal economic development efforts. We discuss why this process is vital, which stakeholders need to be around the table, where to start the discussion, and what to do once a tentative plan is in place. And, of course, some of the curve balls that can come along during the strategic planning process.