Ep.5 Keona Cowan – Executive Vice President, Invest Detroit

A discussion about community-based lender “Invest Detroit” and their support of small business owners and developers of color.

The Michigan Opportunity had the pleasure of having a passionate discussion with Keona Cowan, Executive Vice President for Invest Detroit. Invest Detroit is a mission-driven lender, investor, and partner that supports business and real estate projects that will assist economic growth in Detroit and the region.  Invest Detroit’s mission is to work for all Detroiters for an improved quality of life – inclusive housing, resourceful and walkable neighborhoods, and to provide equitable opportunities for jobs and business growth. 

Ms. Cowan walks us down the many avenues of how the city weathered COVID-19 challenges, as well as the organizations many partners and stakeholders, the challenges of underserved communities and many other topics. You can also read the transcription from our conversation.