Quarterly Membership Meetings
Each quarter, JEBA staff reports on development news. In addition to being very informational, this is a great networking opportunity for neighborhood residents, business owners and community partners. Each meeting is offered along with secured parking, light refreshments and a raffle. Call our office to get upcoming dates of quarterly membership meetings.

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Harvest Celebration
Due to demand and the overwhelming success of last year's event, we are bringing back our annual Harvest Celebration!  All neighborhood residents are invited to participate.  Last year, there were nutritional snacks, story-telling, an apple-hunt and a guess-the-weight-of-the-pumpkin contest.  More than 200 kids took advantage of this great event.  This year the event will be held on Monday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location to be announced.  For more information, contact Sheila Jackson at 313-331-7393 Ext. 303.


Annual Dinner Meeting
JEBA is celebrating its 11th year of improving the quality of life on Detroit's lower eastside. This year's event will be held on Thursday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by GoLightly Vocational Technical center located at 900 Dickerson Street (just off of East Jefferson). For more information, contact Sheila Jackson at 313-331-7939 Ext. 303.


Comerica Bank Business Development Seminar Series
In collaboration with the East Warren Business United and Mack Avenue Business Association, JEBA is proud to announce an upcoming series of business development seminars. funded by Comerica Bank, this series will target business owners with topics such as The Importance of Customer Service and Tax Law for Small Business. The series will launch in January 2008. For more information, contact Robin Duncan at 313-331-7939 Ext. 301.


TEAM SBA Financing Roundtable
As a part of our MI-SBTDC services, JEBA is able to offer Financing Roundtables supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA). Offered Offered quarterly, each roundtable features a certified business consultant, SBA loan specialist and a local banker. TEAM SBA gives tips for aspiring and current business owners looking for financing. Space is limited, to learn more, contact Robin Duncan at 313-331-7939 Ext. 301.


Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute Speaker Series
In partnership with the Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute (DEI), JEBA offers a speaker series open to aspiring entrepreneurs. Each series highlight a successful small business owner. In addition to being an excellent networking opportunity, this series provides wisdom directly from business owners themselves. For more information, contact Robin Duncan at 313-331-7939 Ext. 301.