Community Investment Breakfast

About CIB

The Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) Board of Directors, staff, and business owners are excited to host the 2025 Community Investment Breakfast!  We look forward to announcing the 2025 nominees who will be honored for their amazing service and commitment to the Southwest Detroit Community. 

This year’s theme — “Building Beyond the Bridge: Connecting Business, Culture, and Community” — celebrates our collective work to unify opportunity, identity, and innovation across every corridor of our neighborhood. It also recognizes the literal and figurative bridges we are building between business development, community vitality, and cultural expression.

Our Mission

The Southwest Detroit Business Association is dedicated to fostering a strong and vibrant business community. We believe that recognizing the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of individuals helps us achieve our mission of supporting and growing a thriving local economy.

We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, and all stakeholders committed to the growth and vitality of our community. By encouraging collaboration and shared success, we aim to inspire innovation and prosperity across the board.

SDBA is committed to removing barriers and providing access to resources, networking opportunities, mentorship, and educational programs that help businesses grow and succeed.

 

 

“Our biggest reward comes every day when we walk through Southwest Detroit and experience a thriving, diverse, growing community”
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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

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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.
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