OUR PARTNERS
The IBA Detroit Community Development Corporation works in partnership with other groups in the community to facilitate livelihood development, beautification and green space development with the goal of increasing tourism opportunities in the community and making it a sustainable, walkable work-live neighborhood. We’re working with groups such as:
Live 6 Detroit has a strong mission to solve the problems related to transportation and help encourage economic development. Live6 Alliance is HomeBase for four communities in northwest Detroit surrounding the Livernois and McNichols corridors. The organization creates opportunities for residents, businesses, supporters, community stakeholders and investors alike - to convene, engage and enrich each other’s lives and move our neighborhoods forward. The organization supports community based development and organizations taht work to maintain the community at large. Together, we thrive.
Avenue of Fashion to attract new retailers and develop new retail offerings for residents. The historical home to the largest concentration of Black Businesses anywhere in the United States. The Lviernois Avenue of fashion advocates for merchants along the corridior and supports arts & cultural events annually that also promote the corridor, the community and provide residents additional retail shopping and entertainment options.
Livernois Planning Committee to plan annual entertainment events. The committe is comprised of several groups including Live 6 Alliance, Livernois Avenue of Fashion, Independent Business Association, University Cultural Association and others. Organizing community entertainment, arts & cultutal activities, and community improvement efforts are the full time focus. Strong communities are anchored by strong organizations and the businesses that support them.
The City of Detroit to help promote community development, commercial renovation and the creation of opportunities for Detroiters to invest and own businesses in the city. The District Manager is integral to helping businesses, residnets and community organization alike access service, resources and communication to move along community development projects, improvements and new bsuinessand housing development.
First Independence Bank to sponsor important business initiatives in the community and promote small business and personal banking services in the community. First Independence will also figure prominently in our future Opportunity Zone development activities. First Independence was an integral partner with IBA DeTroit CDC in securing cable advertising for the entire corridor to promote its businesses after the spring construction project that caused merchants to see as much as 75% reduction in their sales. Thank you First Independence for having our back. 6th Largest Bank in the US led by Chairman Kenneth Kelly is a staple in the community working with both community groups and nonprofits to redevelop the city.
Team LBR Real Estate A locally founded real estate management firm with decades experience in managing and appraising Detroit real estate. An integral partner in helping to value projects and acquire land for development. Founded by members Larry Rivers and Bryan Davis, our go to when researching real estate and the dirty hidden bits that could ruin a deal their knowleddge is invaluable.
Warren Galloway & Associates A seasoned lawyer and guru of business financing Warren is an expert in Social Impact investing and capital placement. Working with individuals and groups he makes deals happen. Good deals get done by Warren Galloway. His annual Microloan Conference is not to be missed by serious small business and social entrepreneurs seeking funding, it’s the first stop, not the last place to look.
Lawrence Jackson, Emerging Enterprise Group LLC A business financing consulting who has made many people profitable and show businesses (for profit & social entrepreneurs) how to finance responsibly, make money, and deliver on time one of the best in the business. He is our first referral when the grasshopper is ready to go.