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Derek Coppess is an experienced developer, mentor and entrepreneur. Founder of the late 616 Development, Coppess is on a mission to inspire community by rehabilitating underutilized urban spaces around the country. Follow Derek on Medium or Twitter @derekcoppess.

The story behind the story of 616 Lofts’ bankruptcy

Derek J. Coppess - February 22, 2019

Decide or die

Derek J. Coppess - May 31, 2017

Average or great?

Derek J. Coppess - April 26, 2017

Innovate or die

Derek J. Coppess - February 28, 2017

It takes a village

Derek J. Coppess - February 17, 2017

Another spin around the sun

Derek J. Coppess - December 28, 2016

Stop selling and begin inspiring

Derek J. Coppess - October 31, 2016

Get your hands dirty

Derek J. Coppess - September 22, 2016

Are you a creator?

Derek J. Coppess - July 31, 2016

Re-think daily interactions

Derek J. Coppess - June 24, 2016

The power of thought

Derek J. Coppess - April 28, 2016

To send or not send that email

Derek J. Coppess - February 25, 2016

Learning how to fall

Derek J. Coppess - November 4, 2015

You always fear what you don’t understand

Derek J. Coppess - August 31, 2015

Management and leadership

Derek J. Coppess - July 27, 2015

When no one is looking

Derek J. Coppess - June 19, 2015

The seven-year cycle

Derek J. Coppess - April 29, 2015

Step out to risk

Derek J. Coppess - March 31, 2015

Learning humility

Derek J. Coppess - December 31, 2014

Thoughts become things

Derek J. Coppess - November 13, 2014

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