Lisa Middag
Senior Director, Economic Development @ mpls downtown council | Community Development, Placemaking, Community Engagement
- Role
- Senior Director, Economic Development at mpls downtown council | DID
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lisa Middag
As Senior Director of Economic Development at mpls downtown council, I lead an inclusive and innovative approach to fostering community-driven economic growth. With over 15 years of experience, my economic work is anchored in creative placemaking, urban planning, and community engagement, including spearheading efforts like the Vibrant Storefronts Initiative and the Chameleon Shops program for women and BIPOC entrepreneurs. Grounded in a commitment to collaboration and sustainability, I strive to create vibrant public spaces that drive economic and cultural vitality. I am passionate about advancing economic development through thoughtful activation of commercial spaces, policy advocacy, and fostering arts and culture initiatives to enhance urban communities.
Experience
Senior Director, Economic Development
May 2024 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US
Responsible for the direction, performance, and growth of an inclusive economic development program for the organization, including the Vibrant Storefronts Initative (a collaboration with the City of Mpls), retail, commercial space activation, support for women/BIPOC entrepreneurs, real estate, policy advocacy, public markets, arts and culture activations.
Education
Metro State University
BA, English, Humanities
1987 — 2004
University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Master's Degree, Public Affairs-Urban & Regional Planning
2006 — 2009
Skills
- Event Planning
- Policy Analysis
- Collaborating with Artists and Creatives
- Urban Planning
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Land Use Planning
- Collaborative Innovation
- Creative Placemaking
- Fundraising
- Community Engagement
- Program Evaluation
- Public Relations
- Federal Grant Management
- Placemaking
- Management
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Corridor Planning
- Strategic Communications
- Program Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Local Government
- Transit-Oriented Development
- Grants
- Non-Profits
- Economic Development
- Government Procurement
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