The CEM Business Assocation (CEMBA) formerly East Warren Avenue Business Association along with the community, has been making positive strides in the revitalization of the East Warren Avenue Business District by creating and promoting a clean, safe and sustainable district that has options for a socially, economically and racially diverse community. Read the ModelD overview of CEMBA here.
October 13, 2009
Volunteers Continue to Beautify E. Warren
Terri Shaw and her volunteers from Educational Data Systems continue in their efforts to beautify the East Warren Avenue Business District by painting over graffiti and boarded up buildings along E. Warren.
Pictured here are Terri and her volunteers actively putting their creativity and dedication to serving the community together to make this vacant building less of an eyesore and attract more business to E. Warren Ave.
Pictured here, Scott Hayes, is hard at work painting 16701 E. Warren. Be sure to take a look at the beautiful completed jobs the next time you drive by. The CEM Business Association thanks both of them for all of their hard work!
These projects were made possible through Community Legal Resources (CLR) Vacant Property Campaign funding.
October 13, 2009
CEED Business Planning Tools Class
Henry Ford Community College – M-Tec is hosting the CEED Business Planning Tools class this month.
This is a 4-week class; every Tuesday evening from October 6-27, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The cost is $99.00 – Textbook included.
You will learn how to do an industry analysis, how to manage, how to market, and how to understand your financial statements. If you have a need for this information or know anyone who does, please direct them to the class.
Henry Ford Community College – M-Tec
3601 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, MI
To register call 313.317.1500 TODAY!
July 14, 2009
Simple Ways to Make Your Neighborhood a Better Place
The Project for Public Spaces has created the Neighbors Project to promote ‘neighborliness’ in communities across America. The suggestions range from simple things like shopping locally and speaking at neighborhood meetings to reporting any building violations you see and volunteering. Take a look at the list and start with a few of the easier ‘low-hanging fruit’ and work your way up to something big. Everyone can make a difference and every bit helps.
July 14, 2009
EDSI Inc. – Business in Focus
Educational Data Systems Inc. located at 16745 East Waren has been doing business in the community for 30 years and is a current member of the CEM Business Association. Like many other businesses they recognize the importance of an active business association on East Warren Avenue. Keep reading →
July 14, 2009
Summer in the City Mural Update
Summer in the City has been busy painting murals along East Warren Avenue. Volunteers have finished painting a transportation theme mural at the Cadieux East Warren Bus Stop. The Mural featuring the D-Dot route 32 bus is prominently located on the west wall of the In ‘n’ Out at Cadieux and E. Warren Avenue.
July 7, 2009
Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program
The Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program is a partnership between the Detroit Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood and Commercial Revitalization and the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development. The program offers loans to small businesses that can’t obtain funding from traditional sources like banks. Microloans look beyond credit score to give entrepreneurs with little to no capital the chance to start a business. In addition, microloan programs offer business counseling and mentoring.
Click here to view an article featuring the Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program and some of its success stories.
For the offical program website go here.
For a listing of this and other resources please visit the ‘resources‘ section of our website.
June 17, 2009
Commerce Department to Open Local Office in Detroit
US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced at the Detroit Economic Club’s National Summit plans to open an office in Detroit. The office will assist businesses in navigating the various programs and grants available from the Department of Commerce. The Free Press reports, “The idea is to create a single point of contact for business people and entrepreneurs seeking help, rather than forcing them to hire help to figure out which programs apply to them.”
Read the full story at freep.com, Michigan Radio, or detnews.com.
June 15, 2009
Kroc Center in the NY Times
Kroc Center in Idaho
Article about the controversy surrounding proposed Kroc Centers around the nation. The status of the project in Detroit is mentioned at length. Read it here.
June 11, 2009
Opening Day for Eagle Sports Club
Featuring a parade, the Tigers Mascot PAWS and more
Eagle SportsEagle Sports Club Summer Baseball Opening Day Celebration is Saturday June 13!
On Saturday June 13 over 1,000 moms, dads, children and special guests will descend upon Balduck Park for Eagle Sports Club’s 2009 Summer Baseball Opening Day Celebration. The annual kick-off to ESC’s Summer Baseball Program is a huge local event where all the area’s families come together for an afternoon of fun and community support. Keep reading →
June 10, 2009
“Grassroots” Community Garden Update
The Detroit Green Collective, a new group of community garden enthusiasts, has started garden prep at the corner of East Warren and Wayburn. The group has been engaging local residents and is building a community supported garden on vacant city owned property.
