Jill Bland
InvestorExecutive Vice President | Economic Development at Southwest Michigan First
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
About
Jill Bland is Executive Vice President of Economic Development at Southwest Michigan First, where she works with community, education, and business leaders to support regional economic growth and connect the workforce pipeline to employers. A third-generation Southwest Michigan resident, she was part of the team involved in redeveloping a GM plant into Midlink Business Park and the life science talent retention effort following Pharmacia's acquisition by Pfizer. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Western Michigan University, is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), and has completed executive management and economic development certificates.
Experience
- Southwest Michigan FirstExecutive Vice Presidentcurrent2011 — presentGreater Kalamazoo Area
- Southwest Michigan FirstManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentGreater Kalamazoo Area
- Southwest Michigan FirstVice President1997 — 2011
- Van Buren CountyCommunity and Economic Development Director1985 — 1997
Education
- University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of BusinessExecutive Management, Business2006 — 2007
- Western Michigan University - Haworth College of BusinessBBA, Industrial Marketing and Economics1980 — 1984
Skills & more
- Certified Economic Developer - CEcD — International Economic Development Council
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Same school
Also attended University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business41
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Also attended Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business4
Shared employers
Also worked at Southwest Michigan First17
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