Advancing Michigan's innovation ecosystem, one Israeli connection at a time.
Who we are
We are a nonprofit economic development organization funded by the state of Michigan, philanthropic partners, and corporate sponsors committed to accelerating Michigan’s innovative ecosystem through Israeli business connections.
MIBA 2020 Innovation Report
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Featured Member
Jennette Smith Kotila,
Mort Crim Communications Inc.
Jennette Smith Kotila is the CMO & Partner at Mort Crim Communications Inc, a Detroit-based integrated marketing firm. MCCI is a 27-year-old firm specializing in communications projects that help clients create lasting relationships with their audiences. Prior to her career in marketing and public relations, Smith Kotila was a longtime business journalist, serving as a reporter and then the Editor of Crain’s Detroit Business.
Smith Kotila’s key skills include marketing and PR strategy, digital/social media campaigns, writing and editing, and multiplatform content marketing. Prior to joining MCCI, she most recently served as vice president/director of marketing for the business group now known as Dominion Real Estate Advisors. Smith Kotila is a member of the governing board of Warren-based mentoring nonprofit Winning Futures and is a past board member of the Commercial Real Estate Women – Detroit chapter. She is the chair of the marketing council of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Trustees and is a national and Detroit chapter member of the Public Relations Society of America. She's also an executive board member of the Troy Community Foundation.
Want to be featured in this space? Become a member and have the opportunity to be highlighted on our Featured Member Section! Contact Veronica Hanna-Senger for more information veronica@michiganisrael.com.
