Breaking Barriers and Building Dreams: The Impact of Casita Title & Escrow Agency

Real estate literacy is crucial to building strong and sustainable communities, especially in underserved areas with limited access to quality information …
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Meet Robin Wilson

Many business owners have many things that serve as the bedrock for their motivations. Robin Wilson, owner and founder of Vesey Lane Goods, happens to have one that is incredibly dear to her: preserving the family legacy…
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Meet Jonathan Morad

For the past 15 years, Garden Fresh Marketplace has been the go-to destination for the Southwest Detroit community to get their hands on the freshest…
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Meet Araceli Hernandez

Hair salons are not just about physical appearance; they also play a crucial role in enhancing our mental well-being. They provide convenience and a space to de-stress from daily life. For some, the self-care aspect of getting a new hairdo can be truly transformative, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Araceli Hernandez, owner of Florbella Salon, and her staff are doing
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Southwest Detroit Business Association and Cinnaire…

The nearly $24 million development will offer 53 residential homes, including 42 affordable and 11 market rate apartments; and more than 6,000 sq. ft. of retail space when completed in 2024…
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Our Equity Statement

The Southwest Detroit Business Association is dedicated to fostering a business community where diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunities are at the core of our values and practices. We believe that embracing the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of every individual is vital to achieving our mission of supporting and growing a rich, vibrant business ecosystem.

La Joya Gardens Development Project

As you may have noticed, fencing has recently gone up around the La Joya Gardens project site located on the vacant parcels at 4000 – 4060 W. Vernor Hwy. La Joya Gardens is a mixed-use building that will provide 53 residentia...

Façade Improvement Program

The SDBA Façade Improvement Program helps business and property owners improve their storefronts by providing grants for...

Small Business Advocacy Center (SBAC)

The Small Business Advocacy Center was launched by SDBA in 2016 to increase economic opportunities and racial equity in the public contracting process by preparing local minority...

Second Floor Residential Grant Program

The SDBA is collaborating with the Housing Revitalization Department (HRD) at the City of Detroit to design and administer a second-floor grant program that converts vacant, second-floor commercial space into...

Mexicantown Mainstreet

In 2017, Southwest Detroit Business Association, in collaboration with local businesses, residents and community stakeholders...

Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest – COMPÁS

The Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS) started in 2007 as a collaboration among performing artists in the...

Greenway Project

At its core, a greenway project is a strategic and thoughtful response to the challenges posed by urbanization and population...

Whippet Wipeout

The Southwest Detroit Whippet WipeOut Campaign Coalition’s mission is to reduce whippet (Nitrous Oxide) abuse and littering within the 48209 and 48210 Zip Code...

Infrastructure / Streetscape Program

At the heart of streetscape programming lies the desire to enrich the daily lives of residents, visitors, and workers alike. Every element, from street furniture to public art, from interactive...

Stormwater Garden

The SDBA completed the storm water garden project behind the SDBA’s main office at the Rebert building on West Vernor Highway...

Recent News

Model D – Equal opportunity and a boost for local minority contractors

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Check out part 2 of the Model D Article on Southwest Detroit Business Association and the small businesses on the corridor of Southwest Detroit. Link to Article 
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Model D – Dismantling barriers for Southwest Detroit business owners

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Check out the new article released by Model D featuring 2 business success stories in Southwest Detroit.   Check out the Link here: Model D Article
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Chicano History Week – American Homeboy

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Chicano History Week American Homeboy – Portrait Of A Street Revolution, is a documentary film directed by Brandon Loran Maxwell that explores the complex origins of pachuco and cholo culture which sprouted from American soil more than 100 years ago in response to wartime sentiment, social alienation, and government discrimination only to become a pop culture phenomenon. Movie trailer: https://youtu.be/Z-hzBqiB0kk?si=3332X9TOIfqOqd8k The Event will
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