About
David Blaszkiewicz is president and chief executive officer of Invest Detroit, a nonprofit community development financial institution that provides strategic lending and investment to support economic growth in Detroit. With more than 25 years of business leadership experience, he oversees the organization's development and implementation of economic growth strategies and manages relationships across public, private, and philanthropic sectors. His work focuses on real estate development, small business support, and venture investment to advance economic renewal in the city.
Experience
- Invest Detroit (and predecessor companies)Presidentcurrent2001 — presentDetroit Metropolitan Area
- Downtown Detroit PartnershipPresident and CEO2014 — 2016Detroit Metropolitan Area
- Detroit RenaissanceDirector of Finance1993 — 2001Detroit Metropolitan Area
Education
- Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of BusinessMBA1996 — 1998
- Wayne State UniversityBachelor's Degree, Business
Skills & more
Investments68Real Estate55Real Estate Development50Private Equity19Finance46Commercial Real Estate25Government26Project Management13Program Management41Banking5Economic Development18Entrepreneurship24
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Affordable HousingReal Estate EconomicsBusiness StrategyDue DiligenceBudgetsMergersZoningMergers & AcquisitionsStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipDispositionFrom Dave's professional profile.
Colleagues at Invest Detroit
Amber Gladney
Senior Vice President, Administration & Operations at Invest Detroit
Ashlee Cunningham
Program Director, Motor City Contractor Fund at Invest Detroit
Belvin Liles
Venture Innovation Associate at ID Ventures
Briana M. Taylor
Associate Lender, Lending at Invest Detroit
Brittany Fritsch
Vice President, Finance & Accounting at Invest Detroit
Brittany T. Johnson
Executive Assistant, Venture at Invest Detroit
Carrie Lewand-Monroe
Chief Operating Officer at Invest Detroit
Christine Ambory
Associate Vice President, Portfolio Management at Invest Detroit
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Dave Blaszkiewicz work?
- Dave Blaszkiewicz is President and Chief Executive Officer at Invest Detroit.
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