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Improving the Quality of Life

Improving the Quality of Life. About JEBA.

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Improving the Quality of Life

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  1. Improving the Quality of Life

  2. About JEBA • Discover one of the hottest and coolest emerging districts in the City of Detroit!Jefferson East is situated just off the Detroit River five miles from the central Business District and bordering Grosse Pointe.With over 25,000 cars passing daily, $170 million in disposable income in a one-mile radius, $1.5 million in private investment over 2 years, and over 500 housing units built since the mid-1990's. Jefferson East is one of the largest redevelopment areas in the nation. Come and see what the buzz is about.

  3. What we do •  Inform community of potential commercial and industrial developments  Work cohesively with governmental agencies  Provide assistance to aspiring and current business owners  Promote economic improvement within the community  Offer access to technical and professional services through our on-site Business Development Center

  4. Planning and Development  Facade   Predevelopment  Streetscape CLEAN AND SAFE  Beautification  Code Enforcement  Community Policing Business Development  Recruitment  Retention  Advocacy Promotions and Events  June on Jefferson  Seasonal Events SERVICES

  5. Who we are • Josh Elling Executive DirectorJefferson East Business AssociationRobin Duncan   CoordinatorDistrict Business DevelopmentAmericorps MemberSheila Jackson   Program DirectorClean & SafeMembershipAcquanetta SprouleAdministrative Assistant • Charlie GroseConsultantFund Development Latifa BradwellBusiness ConsultantMI-SBTDC

  6. Board PresidentCevan CastleNeighborhood Resident599 MarlboroughDetroit, MI  48215 phone (313) 443-1613cevan@wayne.eduBoard SecretaryDonald E. Fitzsimmons Royal Transportation 401 St. Jean Detroit, MI 48214-3440 phone (313) 331-8700 fax (313) 331-8720 cell (313) 467-5663 dfitzsimmons@royalbus.com   Board TreasurerThomas E. Hardiman Lakeshore Engineering 7310 Woodward, 5th Floor Detroit,MI 48202 phone (313) 875-4115 fax (313) 875-2924 cell (313) 215-1086 tomh@lakeshoreeng.com Board SecretaryPaulette A. Foster Court Reporting Services202 Riverside Drive Detroit, MI  48215 phone (313) 822-1748fax (313) 822-1864cell (313) 729-2014pjfosters@sbcglobal.netTosha M. BrownLaSalle CDC500 GriswoldDetroit, MI 48226 phone (313) 234-8775fax (313) 234-8669tosha.brown@abnamro.com Mike CurisCuris Enterprises18633 MackDetroit, MI  48236 phone (313) 371-5540fax (313) 371-8480mcuris7@aol.com J. Kevin ButcherHope Community Church 14456 E. Jefferson,Detroit MI  48215 phone (313) 823-8002info@hopedetroit.org Board of Directors

  7. Cheryl ColemanNortheast Guidance Center 12800 E. WarrenDetroit, MI  48215 phone (313) 921-9340cell (313) 929-0644CherCol@aol.comDaphne V. HarrisMngr Civic & Comm RelationsExtrnl Affairs & Public Policy1000 Chrysler DrCIMS 485-1095Auburn Hills, MI 48326Chrysler LLC(248) 512-3356(248) 512-3919 faxdvh@daimlerchrysler.comJames L. JacksonJack Rabbit & Co.785 ChalmersDetroit, MI  48215 phone (313) 824-1370fax (313) 822-6747cell (313) 999-0219dangerclose@msn.com Robert P. JonesSBC/AT&T444 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI  48226 phone (313) 223-7284fax (313) 496-9326cell (313)929-0727rj1961@att.comKhadidja NgomBranch ManagerMontieth Library14100 KerchevalDetroit, MI  48215 phone (313) 852-5761fax (313) 852-5762sngom@yahoo.comVerlinda RueMcDonald’s ECS Partnership25300 Mound Rd. Warren, MI  48091 phone (586) 756-5016fax (586) 756-5939vruelinda@aol.comBelinda Turner-DuBoisSenior Mortgage OfficerDetroit Commerce BankPenobscot Building 645 Griswold, Suite 70Detroit, MI 48226 phone (313) 967-5150fax (313) 967-0919belinda.dubois@detroitcommerce.com BOD continued

  8. Become a Volunteer  Have fun and meet new people  Receive a JEBA t-shirt  Attend networking events  Test out a career in community development  Volunteering provides physical and mental rewards  Understanding community needs help foster empathy and self-efficiency  Volunteering provides valuable community service so more money can be spent on local improvements  Receive a letter of recommendation or reference (case by case basis)The benefits of volunteering are endless!To become part of our winning team, contact Sheila Jackson at 313-331-7939

  9. COMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Jefferson / Chalmers Citizen District Council (JCCDC)JCCDC meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at JEBA’s Office (14628 E. Jefferson). For more information, call JCCDC at 313-438-3521.Southeast Waterfront Coalition (SEWC)SEWC is a coalition of Block clubs and homeowner associations in the Jefferson/Chalmers area. SEWC formed to share information, concerns and events. To address them together, SEWC meets every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.at JEBA’s Office (14628 E. Jefferson). For more information, contact Mario Hardy at 313-938-9922.Fox Creek Citizen Radio Patrol (FCCRP)The residents in the Jefferson/Chalmers area in conjunction with JEBA, Detroit City Clerk’s Office and Detroit Police Department have partnered up to establish a Citizen’s Radio Patrol. The patrol will focus on both the residential neighborhood and business district within JEBA’s boundaries. To participate, or for more information, contact Sheila Jackson at 313-331-7939. Creekside Community Development Corporation (CCDC)Creekside CDC is a non-profit organization located at 1021 Manistique (along East Jefferson). Their annual Dinner will take place Monday November 12th at 6 pm. Beginning July 28th, and continuing on every 4th Saturday of the month, recyclables will be accepted at the Municipal lot at the corner of East Jefferson and Chalmers. Drop off will be open from 10am – 2 pm. For more information on the program or to volunteer, contact Kris Hammerberg at khammerberg@creeksidedetroit.org or 313-822-0062.

  10. BUSINESS TRAINING • In partnership with East Warren Business United, Jefferson East Business Association and Mack Avenue Business Association, the series will address topics that are vital to small business success including: • • Tax Accounting/Tax Law for Small Business • Business Banking Basics •How to Prepare to Borrow Money •Micro Loans •Importance of Customer Service •Real estate Finance / Façade Improvement Grants / Leasing Strategies •Protecting Your Business Security •Marketing Toward Success •Lines of Credit/Advanced Business Banking • For additional information on the Comerica Bank East Side Business Development Series, please contact Rachel Edwards White at Comerica Bank (313) 222-7016, Robin Duncan of Jefferson East Business Association (313) 331-7939, Bill Swanson of East Warren Business United (313) 882-8920 or Scott Benson of Mack Avenue Business Association (313) 267-1107

  11. CONTACT • Jefferson East Business Association 14628 E. Jefferson Phone: 313-331-7939Fax: 313-331-0311 • http://www.jeffersoneast.org • Jelling@jeffersoneast.org

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