Kalamazoo Downtown Economic Growth Authority
About
The Kalamazoo Downtown Economic Growth Authority (DEGA) oversees DDA’s economic growth efforts. DEGA supports the downtown economy by reinvesting a percentage of property taxes into various downtown businesses and initiatives. They use the growth of those investments to fund further developments that help the community thrive. All meetings are open to the public.
Board of Directors
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David Anderson
Mayor, City of Kalamazoo
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Susan Lindemann
K College
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Kwame Gyimah
Lennon Miller
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Matt Hollander
Hollander Development
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Jessica Thompson
Bee Joyful Shop
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Stephanie Hinman
Kalamazoo State Theatre
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Clarence Lloyd
Southwest Michigan First
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Curt Aardema
AVB
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Jeff Breneman
Western Michigan University
For meeting minutes and the most up-to-date information, please view the City of Kalamazoo’s public portal on CivicClerk.
DDA and DEGA meetings are held in the Main Conference Room at CPED, 245 N Rose St. Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI.
View Schedule, Agenda, and Minutes