LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Economic Development Corporation (Lansing EDC) today announced the appointment of Shelley Davis Boyd, Chief Strategy Officer at M3 Group, as the new chair of its board of directors.
As board chair, Davis Boyd will work closely with the board members, executive team and community partners to implement strategic initiatives that will enhance the economic landscape of the region. In addition to the Lansing EDC board, she will also serve as chair of the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and the Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority boards.
“We could not be more pleased to welcome Shelley as our new Lansing EDC board chair,” said Karl Dorshimer, Lansing EDC’s President and CEO. “With her experience as current board member, along with her wealth of knowledge and skills in management, strategic planning, marketing and communications, Shelley will be a great asset to the Lansing EDC board and staff, and our community here in Lansing.”
Davis Boyd, who has served on the Lansing EDC board since 2016, is chief strategy officer at Lansing-based M3 Group, a full-service marketing and branding agency. She joined the agency after several years as director of communications, public relations and marketing for the Michigan Association of School Boards. Her marketing background also includes corporate marketing strategist of LAFCU, development manager for K12 Inc., and president at Mieshel Consulting.
“I am honored for this opportunity to play a key role in elevating the importance of economic development in building safer, vibrant and engaged communities,” Davis Boyd said. “As proud resident of Lansing for 28 years, this community is near and dear to my heart, and I am excited to further my engagement and collaboration with community leaders to drive growth, innovation and sustainability across the Lansing region.”
In addition to Lansing EDC, Davis Boyd serves on various boards and councils, including the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation and the Michigan Online School. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Northwood University DeVos Graduate School.
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About Lansing EDCThe Lansing Economic Development Corporation (Lansing EDC) is a nonprofit organization created to benefit the businesses and citizens of Lansing. It serves as the bridge between the public and private sectors to create a stronger economy and better community. Lansing EDC has been tirelessly cultivating partnerships, seeking opportunities, building strategies, and managing programs all to positively impact the growth, landscape and people of Lansing. The organization is also the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (Lansing BRA), and the Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (Lansing TIFA), which provides the Lansing EDC with the tools to make a difference and change Lansing for the better. For more information, please visit lansingedc.com.
About M3 GroupFounded in 2002, M3 Group is a fully integrated, digitally focused, strategically driven branding and marketing agency based in Lansing, Michigan, and a subsidiary of Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. With a diverse client portfolio, M3 Group specializes in creating impactful, innovative solutions that drive growth and success for businesses and organizations across various industries. Learn more at m3group.biz.
