Partner
Dwayne Powell
Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner - Main Street, Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
- Firm
- Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
- Title
- Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner - Main Street
- Role
- Managing partner
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 29 September 2026
About
Dwayne Powell Jr., a seasoned business executive and community leader from Kalamazoo, MI, brings a wealth of experience in community development, economic empowerment, and business innovation. Dwayne’s extensive background includes roles at Old National Bank and PNC Bank, where he spearheaded initiatives to promote financial literacy, empower underserved communities, and pioneer minority small business development programs across Michigan and Indiana. His efforts have been recognized nationally, particularly for enhancing the bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance and launching innovative programs like Benton Harbor's first-ever small business pitch competition. Earlier in his career, he significantly contributed to local economic development as the Neighborhood Business and Special Projects Coordinator for the City of Kalamazoo.
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