Michael Lanahan
Director of Business and Community Solutions
Department of Economic Development
Upon the Department of Economic Development’s reorganization, Michael will serve as director of DED’s Business and Community Solutions Division. Michael leads a team of more than 50 problem-solvers, experts, and innovators who administer the State of Missouri's core economic development programs and develop tailored solutions to business and community customers' economic development challenges. The Division’s teams include Business & Community Finance, Community Development Block Grants, Redevelopment, the International Trade and Investment Office, the Missouri Community Service Commission, and the Missouri Technology Corporation.