Detroit Series: Deana Neely On What It Really Takes to Lead, Build, and Power a City

Detroit Series: Deana Neely On What It Really Takes to Lead, Build, and Power a City

March 13, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 59

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Deana Neely discusses her journey in building a woman-owned electrical contracting business in Detroit and her vision for community impact and global expansion.

In this inspiring interview, Detroit Voltage founder Deana Neely shares her journey from government support to building a successful woman-owned electrical contracting business in Detroit. Discover her strategies for overcoming industry challenges, the importance of community impact, and her vision for expanding globally. About Our Guest Deana Neely, Founder and CEO of Detroit Voltage Connect with Deana on LinkedIn Detroit Voltage website Key Topics Building as a woman in a male-dominated industry Community impact and workforce development in Detroit Strategies for business growth and pivoting Overcoming self-doubt and industry challenges Keywords Women entrepreneurs, Detroit business, trades, electrical contracting, community impact, business pivot, leadership, diversity, growth strategies

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