(TROY, MI) – Troy City Manager John
Szerlag announces the hiring of Glenn Lapin as the new Economic Development
Specialist for the City of Troy.
“Our number one goal is to help new and existing
businesses locate, grow and expand within the City of Troy,” City Manager John
Szerlag said.” And in order to create an
environment of investment within the City of Troy, it was crucial to fill the
role of Economic Development Specialist to ensure our City’s economic
development efforts are even more comprehensive and to coordinate business
recruitment and retention.”
As Troy’s new Economic Development Specialist, Glenn Lapin
will work with businesses to keep them viable as well as obtaining feedback on
relevant issues to our business community.
He will also develop and coordinate economic development strategies for Troy,
MI, including an economic gardening program that encourages collaborative
partnerships to accelerate growth of second stage companies.
“Troy is Michigan’s premier address for
business, retail and commerce and I am excited to work with the professional
staff and the progressive and diverse business community,” Lapin said. “The City has an excellent mix of tools
available for the business community, including Troy’s updated Master Plan and
new Zoning Ordinance as well as a strong infrastructure and connectivity with the
business community and public sector partners.”
Prior
to joining the City of Troy Team, Lapin was Director of Planning and
Development for Detroit Renaissance, Inc.
He directed urban revitalization and economic development
initiatives for the nonprofit business leadership organization dedicated to
accelerating economic growth in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. In addition, he managed site planning and
construction management activities for the Detroit Grand Prix, Montreux Detroit
International Jazz Festival and International Freedom Festival
Lapin also served as Interim
Director of Workforce Development at Henry Ford Community College, leading the College’s
workforce development programs and managing the Michigan Technical Education
Center facility. M-TEC provides
certified testing and workforce development training programs in sectors such
as health sciences, advanced manufacturing, applied technology and the green
economy.
Lapin
holds a masters degree in Urban Planning and a bachelors
degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Michigan.
Businesses can reach Glenn Lapin at
248.524.3314 or at g.lapin@troymi.gov
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