Rachelle L’Ecuyer, Maplewood community development director since 2005, said goodbye to her colleagues on Wednesday. She’s been a big part of Maplewood’s rebound. As she said on Twitter (below), there were seven food-related businesses in Maplewood when she started; now there’s 33.
No word made public on her future plans.
See also: Maplewood community development director leaving her post; applications being accepted
I made a map of all of the restaurants and food-related businesses that have opened in Maplewood since I started in 2005. There were 7 when I started, now there are 33. It was a team effort by all means and it couldn't have been…https://t.co/V3eUmxFSum https://t.co/DwYT28JFiE
— Rachelle L'Ecuyer (@rlestl) July 25, 2018
I actually Googled "the best ways to say goodbye to colleagues". I said goodbye in person to some and sent emails to others but for the ones I work with every day, flowers were in order. After everyone left last night I put flowers and cards on their desk…https://t.co/YSgz5fwc0b
— Rachelle L'Ecuyer (@rlestl) July 25, 2018
We completely love Rachelle, and deeply respect and appreciate all she’s done.
Thank you Rachelle! Thank you is not enough; you’ve done so much, but thank you, thank you, and thank you again!
The Perry Family
Thank you for all you have done for our city. You have made a difference. I wish you well in whatever your next chapter is.