Community Investment Breakfast Registration 2026

About CIB

The Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) Board of Directors, staff, and business owners are excited to host the 2026 Community Investment Breakfast!  We look forward to announcing the 2026 theme and nominees who will be honored for their amazing service and commitment to the Southwest Detroit Community. We will soon announce our location for this year, but we would like to invite you to reserve your spot for our Breakfast.

Our Mission

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.

We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates the diverse voices and experiences within our community. This includes business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, and all stakeholders connected and committed to the growth and vitality of the community. We recognize that by cultivating an inclusive space, we can inspire innovation, collaboration, and the shared prosperity of all our members.

SDBA’s commitment to equity means actively addressing and dismantling barriers that prevent underrepresented individuals and communities from fully participating in and benefiting from the opportunities available. We are dedicated to providing access to resources, networking opportunities, mentorship, and educational programs that empower businesses to thrive.

 

Our Goals - Where Our Efforts Take Hold

Building : Southwest Detroit is one of the most vibrant and active areas in the city. We help promote its historic commercial buildings, create opportunities for regional shopping development in targeted locations, and assist local businesses to invest in their property through commercial renovation incentives.

Our Goals - Where Our Efforts Take Hold

Businesses : They are the centerpiece of the SDBA’s work, and we assist by connecting them to a wide range of technical and financial resources, and by fostering a healthy climate for quality business growth.

Our Goals - Where Our Efforts Take Hold

Community : We lead efforts to identify, research, and analyze critical land use, market, transportation, and public policy issues affecting economic investment in Southwest Detroit. From here, we implement community improvement activities by coordinating programming to improve the quality of life for area residents, business owners, and customers.

Our Goals - Where Our Efforts Take Hold

Arts & Culture : SDBA is truly commitment to the arts. Over the last decade, the SDBA has expanded the scope of its community development efforts to encompass the flourishing arts and culture community in SW Detroit.
“Our biggest reward comes every day when we walk through Southwest Detroit and experience a thriving, diverse, growing community”
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Careers

Our Board of Directors

There are many people, businesses and groups that make up any vibrant community. In Southwest Detroit, we are blessed with many such individuals and organizations. At the SDBA, we’d like to recognize those listed here for their exceptional role in making our community a unique and special place.

Shelley Holderbaum

Board Vice Chair - Commander, Detroit Police Department – 4th Precinct

Ahmad Al-Hasan

Board Member - Co-owner of Nice Price in Southwest Detroit

Steve Weiner

Board Member - Vice President, Edw. C. Levy Co.

Mahja D. Zeon

Board Secretary - Partner at Honigman, LLP

Tonia Patino

Board Member - Senior Treasury Payments Advisor at Fifth Third Bank

Irwin Danto

Board Member - General Manager of Danto Furniture

Luis Ali

Board Chair - Owner of AGI Construction

Lydia Gutierrez

Board Member - President and CEO of Hacienda Mexican Foods

Sonya Rivas

Board Treasurer - Owner of Casita Title & Escrow

Our Portfolio

Get to know more about SDBA by learning about our rewards and past annual reports!

Awards

We’d be remiss, however, if we didn’t list some of the other accolades that have come our way...
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Southwest Detroit is a place that is much more than points on a compass. It’s a true community with people, programs, business success and plans for the future. At its heart is the Southwest Detroit Business Association – committed to creating a place residents can proudly call home, visitors can enjoyably spend time, and business leaders can confidently set up shop.