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Improving the
Quality of Life
About JEBA
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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.
What we do
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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
SERVICES
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Planning and Development
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Business Development
Facade
Recruitment
Predevelopment
Retention
Streetscape
Advocacy
CLEAN AND SAFE
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Promotions and Events
Beautification
June on Jefferson
Code Enforcement
Seasonal Events
Community Policing
Who we are
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Josh Elling
Executive Director
Jefferson East Business Association
Robin Duncan
Coordinator
District Business Development
Americorps Member
Sheila Jackson
Program Director
Clean & Safe
Membership
Acquanetta Sproule
Administrative Assistant
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Charlie Grose
Consultant
Fund Development
Latifa Bradwell
Business Consultant
MI-SBTDC
Board of Directors
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Board President
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Board SecretaryPaulette A. Foster
Cevan Castle
Neighborhood Resident
599 Marlborough
Detroit, MI 48215
phone (313) 443-1613
[email protected]
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Court Reporting Services
202 Riverside Drive
Detroit, MI 48215
phone (313) 822-1748
fax (313) 822-1864
cell (313) 729-2014
[email protected]
Board Secretary
Tosha M. Brown
Donald E. Fitzsimmons
Royal Transportation
401 St. Jean Detroit,
MI 48214-3440
phone (313) 331-8700
fax (313) 331-8720
cell (313) 467-5663 [email protected]
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Board Treasurer
Thomas E. Hardiman
Lakeshore Engineering
7310 Woodward, 5th Floor Detroit,
MI 48202
phone (313) 875-4115
fax (313) 875-2924
cell (313) 215-1086 [email protected]
LaSalle CDC
500 Griswold
Detroit, MI 48226
phone (313) 234-8775
fax (313) 234-8669
[email protected]
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Mike Curis
Curis Enterprises
18633 Mack
Detroit, MI 48236
phone (313) 371-5540
fax (313) [email protected]
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J. Kevin Butcher
Hope Community Church
14456 E. Jefferson,
Detroit MI 48215
phone (313) 823-8002
[email protected]
BOD continued
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Cheryl Coleman
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Robert P. Jones
Northeast Guidance Center
12800 E. Warren
Detroit, MI 48215
phone (313) 921-9340
cell (313) 929-0644
[email protected]
Daphne V. Harris
SBC/AT&T
444 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
phone (313) 223-7284
fax (313) 496-9326
cell (313)929-0727
[email protected]
Khadidja Ngom
Mngr Civic & Comm Relations
Extrnl Affairs & Public Policy
1000 Chrysler Dr
CIMS 485-1095
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Chrysler LLC
(248) 512-3356
(248) 512-3919 fax
[email protected]
Branch Manager
Montieth Library
14100 Kercheval
Detroit, MI 48215
phone (313) 852-5761
fax (313) 852-5762
[email protected]
Verlinda Rue
James L. Jackson
Jack Rabbit & Co.
785 Chalmers
Detroit, MI 48215
phone (313) 824-1370
fax (313) 822-6747
cell (313) 999-0219
[email protected]
McDonald’s ECS Partnership
25300 Mound Rd.
Warren, MI 48091
phone (586) 756-5016
fax (586) 756-5939
[email protected]
Belinda Turner-DuBois
Senior Mortgage Officer
Detroit Commerce Bank
Penobscot Building
645 Griswold, Suite 70
Detroit, MI 48226
phone (313) 967-5150
fax (313) 967-0919
[email protected]
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
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
[email protected] or 313-822-0062.
BUSINESS TRAINING
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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
CONTACT
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Jefferson East Business Association
14628 E. Jefferson
Phone: 313-331-7939
Fax: 313-331-0311
http://www.jeffersoneast.org
[email protected]