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April 11, 2024
The Story Behind Mama Coo’s: Lana Rodriguez’s Journey
Vintage, resale, and handmade items are not just visually attractive; they also hold a special place in our hearts and positively…
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March 15, 2024
El Central – Latina CEO is leading Southwest Detroit Business Association into the Future
Latina CEO is leading Southwest Detroit Business Association into the Future Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din, the new President and CEO of the Southwest Detroit Business Association, walks into the conference room of the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation; dressed in all red – red lipstick, red eyeglasses, and a red dress paired with black leather boots – the room shifts when she walks
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March 12, 2024
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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February 13, 2024
Model D – Equal opportunity and a boost for local minority contractors
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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February 12, 2024
Model D – Dismantling barriers for Southwest Detroit business owners
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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February 9, 2024
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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January 31, 2024
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…
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January 17, 2024
SBN Detroit Article on Southwest Detroit Business Association
Boosting the Economy and Investing in Communities to Create Sustainable Neighborhoods in Southwest Detroit. Check out the news article by SBN on Southwest Detroit Business Association and the way we are assisting our community in the neighborhood. Boosting the Economy and Investing in Communities to Create Sustainable Neighborhoods in Southwest Detroit
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December 27, 2023
Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din Appointed CEO of SDBA – DBusiness
Announcement! The Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) has named Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din as its news president and CEO. The announcement was made by SDBA Board Chair Tonia Patino. In May 2023, Chavez-Wazeerud-Din was named SDBA’s interim president and CEO, following her previous role as the nonprofit’s vice president of Programs and Compliance. “Knowing Laura’s passion, resilience and deep commitment to our
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November 8, 2023
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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October 31, 2023
Run of the Dead
Run of the Dead Nov. 4th 2023
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October 9, 2023
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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September 6, 2023
COMPÁS New Program Manager – South West Detroit
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you. COMPAS is delighted to introduce our new Program Manager, Blanca Zelaya-Ayala, who officially..
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August 22, 2023
The top Michigan only pizza shops in metro Detroit with Sicily’s Pizzeria Voted #1…
You voted and these are the top 7 best pizza shops in metro Detroit..
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August 22, 2023
Pandemic heightens challenges of living undocumented …
The pandemic has altered the way undocumented immigrants live in southeast Michigan, pushing some further to the fringes and challenging…
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August 22, 2023
Meet Wil Marquez
It is important to approach everything in life with a purpose, especially when doing projects you’re passionate about…
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August 22, 2023
Meet Charlene Johnson
Charlene Johnson has created a fantastic place where people from all ages and walks of life can come together and have an absolute blast…
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August 22, 2023
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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August 22, 2023
If Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating Mexican-American…
When celebrating Mexican culture, there is no better place to go than Southwest Detroit. On this Cinco de Mayo edition of The Daily J podcast…
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August 22, 2023
SOUTHWEST DETROIT’S MEXICANTOWN-HUBBARD COMMUNITIES…
Multi-million-dollar projects and community development programs elevated the commercial district to performance standards…
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