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Upcoming Real Estate Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Tickets Sold Out)

July 11, 2022

Nancy O’Neale, M.Ed., MA, is a teacher, author of Fire Your Job! Be Your Own Boss! and business consultant. She launched the Detroit Business Hub Group in 2020 with a team of metro- Detroit’s best and brightest business professionals.

She is a former award-winning Championship Qualifier licensed insurance sales agent for a Fortune 500 company and real estate agent for the country’s largest franchised real estate company. She has returned to the real estate industry with EXP Realty as her broker. She has positioned herself as a commercial real estate professional by soon completing the NAR Real Estate Investing (REI) certification program.

Join her at her upcoming real estate ribbon-cutting ceremony, Tuesday, July 5th

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The Real Estate Investor Workshop is Less Than One Week Away!

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

There is less than one week before DBHG’s first “Real Estate Investor,” Workshop this Saturday, June 26th from 9 am-12 noon. Speakers include Co-owners Jerold Graham and Darryl Brown of JEDA Investment Group, Dale Grant, CEO of Ashton Business Consulting, and Marcus Jackson with CIBC Bank. They will discuss the “A-Z for Commercial Real Estate Investing,” and how to use real estate investments as tax write offs. There will be a panel discussion to wrap up the workshop along with a JEDA tour of the Grand River/Greenfield corridor.

JEDA Investment Group, LLC develops and leases commercial space to tenants in high traffic corridors in Detroit. The company was founded in 2015 and was built on redeveloping commercial corridors in Detroit. The company s

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Jeda Investment Group to Speak on Real Estate Investments this Saturday!

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

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New DBHG Membership Video

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

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DBHG Membership Blitz Until July 31st

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

Have you watched our new DBHG podcasts or attended one of our events this year? Now, you can become a part of DBHG and receive benefits and discounts for being a member! Go to www.dbhg.org and click the “Get Started,” button on the hero image. Be sure to watch our latest membership video at https://youtu.be/TbUUqUm52Rw. We look forward to your partnership!

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The Michigan Reopening Post COVID-19 Special Podcast

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

Join DBHG e-panel for the topic, “The Reopening of Michigan Post COVID-19” on August 17th from 6-7 pm. Speakers include Real Estate Investor John Cleare, Real Estate Agent Robin Barnes, Lake Trust Business Development Manager Nicole Dietrich, and Retail Business Owner Deron Washington. 


John M. Cleare is a licensed Broker in the State of Michigan with over 15 years of experience. His expertise includes residential and commercial closings, in which he has closed nationwide. Due to his passion, wholehearted devotion, rational approach, and work ethic that he infuses into each and every deal he has secured a vast number of repeat clients. He primarily assists real estate investors and traditional homeowners achieve a profitable outcome by producing successful closings in

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The Reopening of Michigan Post-COVID-19 DBHG Podcast August 17th

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

Join DBHG podcast e-panel for the topic, “The Reopening of Michigan Post COVID-19” on August 17th from 6-7 pm. Speakers include Real Estate Investor John Cleare, Real Estate Agent Robin Barnes, Lake Trust Business Development Manager Nicole Dietrich, and Retail Business Owner Deron Washington. 


John M. Cleare is a licensed Broker in the State of Michigan with over 15 years of experience. His expertise includes residential and commercial closings, in which he has closed nationwide. Due to his passion, wholehearted devotion, rational approach, and work ethic that he infuses into each and every deal he has secured a vast number of repeat clients. He primarily assists real estate investors and traditional homeowners achieve a profitable outcome by producing successful clos

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John Cleare to Speak on Upcoming DBHG Podcast

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

Join John M. Cleare who is a licensed Broker in the State of Michigan with over 15 years of experience on the next DBHG Podcast on Tuesday, August 17th from 6-7 pm.  John successfully closes a surplus of over 75 deals per year. His expertise includes residential
and commercial closings, in which he has closed nationwide. Due to his passion, wholehearted devotion, rational approach, and work ethic that he infuses into each and every deal he has secured a vast number of repeat clients. He primarily assists real estate investors and traditional homeowners achieve a profitable outcome by producing successful closings in a short duration of time. John swiftly addresses general issues that may arise with a solution-orientated approach to achieve a smooth transition towards the commo

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Join Nicole Dietrich at DBHG Podcast on August 17th at 6 pm!

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

Join Nicole Dietrich who is the Business Development Manager for Lake Trust Credit Union on Tuesday, August 17th at 6 pm. She works with entrepreneurs daily and is married to a serial entrepreneur.  Nicole and the entire Lake Trust Team are committed to supporting Michigan small businesses by actively helping them walk their unique path to financial well-being. Go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDCB5k0_CU0xfy1yX_Qh-lw or https://www.facebook.com/detbusinesshubgroup to join us for this podcast! Other speakers include John Cleare, Robin Barnes, and Deron Washington. 

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Join Robin Barnes for the “Reopening of Michigan Post COVID-19” DBHG Podcast Today at 6 pm.

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

Robin Barnes is the Broker Owner of Latitude Luxury Real Estate. She is skilled in Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Sales, Event Management, and Rentals. She has strong entrepreneurship and professional experience and graduated with with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics from the University of Michigan. Robin will be joined by John Cleare, Nicole Dietrich, and Deron Washington for this e-panel discussion.

Go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDCB5k0_CU0xfy1yX_Qh-Iw or https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbhgorg to watch the podcast: The Reopening of Michigan Post-COVID-19. 

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Join Deron Washington for the DBHG Podcast: The Reopening of Michigan Post-COVID-19 today @ 6 pm

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022


Deron Washington is the Business Owner of Shops on Top in Eastern Market. He is an Experienced Fashion Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Event Planning, Customer Service, Retail, Public Speaking, and Social Media. He was a Marketing major at Oklahoma State University. Robin Barnes, John Cleare, and Nicole Dietrich will be joining Deron for today’s podcast at 6 pm. Go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDCB5k0_CU0xfy1yX_Qh-lw or https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbhgorg to watch this podcast.

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GDRA President Tennitia Wilson to Speak on Live DBHG Podcast

Nancy O'Neale / July 11, 2022

Tennitia Wilson, current GDRA President, will speak on live DBHG Podcast this Thursday. Greater Detroit Realtist Association is an affiliate chapter to NAREB, the oldest African American Real Estate Trade Organization in the United States. Ms. Wilson is a newly elected president. She will discuss the upcoming, “Empowering Real Estate Professionals for Today’s Challenges,” webinar sponsored by Chase Bank and Freddie Mac. Bring your questions about the upcoming webinar and GDRA Organization!

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Brandi Shelton as Guest on upcoming DBHG Podcast

Nancy O'Neale / July 11, 2022

Brandi C Shelton, MBAAUTHOR, FACILITATOR, SPEAKER, TRAINER

 Brandi C Shelton, also known as “B” has dedicated her life to the development of the company Utilize Consulting Service and Management Group. Brandi a native Detroiter, focused on being the developer of dreams. Since Brandi’s younger days, she has always been driven to be different. Starting Utilize was definitely different. A graduate from University of Phoenix with a double Bachelor in Business Management and Administration and 15 years of active experience in a variety of professional settings that continue to add wealth and knowledge to her professional portfolio.

Join Brandi on YouTube and Facebook this Tuesday at 6 pm. 

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Melissa Davis to Speak on Thursday’s DBHG Podcast

Nancy O'Neale / July 11, 2022

Melissa McClary Davis is the Founder and CEO of Wise Digital Marketing. Melissa has established herself as a leading expert in the digital marketing industry with over 25 years of digital marketing experience with Fortune 500 companies in a diverse range of industries including Coca-Cola, AT&T, Ford, General Motors, Hallmark Cards, Lane Bryant, Best Buy, Facebook and Instagram.

In addition to serving the top corporate echelon, Melissa’s passion for problem-solving and teaching has also led her to provide top tier marketing consulting services to small business owners to support them in successfully navigating digital marketing. As a result, her clients achieve noteworthy sales conversion and high ROI with marketing strategies that reach

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The Kimle Nailer Event Less Than 1 Week Away!

July 11, 2022

The Detroit Business Hub Group Institute continues with Ms. Kimle Nailer on Friday, April 23rd at 4 pm at Incubizo in Ferndale.

Ms. Kimle Nailer is a licensed builder and owner of Nail-Rite Construction Company, her company provides residential rehab and renovation services, as well as provide commercial drywall finishing. Ms. Nailer became an active member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) organization in 2016, and quickly advanced to serve as the National President in 2018. Her leadership has expanded the brand and thumbprint of Black Women in Construction spawning a new motto for the organization, “We are the Voice of Construction.”

Kimle Nailer is a successful, heart-centered entrepreneur who uses her life’s story of

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Kimle Nailer to Speak at DBHG Real Estate Investment Event

Nancy O'Neale / July 11, 2022

Join DBHG for our next DBHG Lecture Series Event! Our special guest is Kimle Nailer. Ms. Nailer is also part of DBHG’s four-part lecture series and will speak to the organization on Friday, April 23rd from 4-6 pm at Incubizo. Tickets are now available for the event at dbhg.org.


Nailer is a licensed builder and owner of Nail-Rite Construction Company, her company provides residential rehab and renovation services, as well as provide commercial drywall finishing. Kimle became an active member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) organization in 2016, and quickly advanced to serve as the National President in 2018. Her leadership has expanded the brand and thumbprint of Black Women in Construction spawning a new motto for t

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DBHG to Host Real Estate Investor Workshop

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

DBHG is ecstatic to host the first “Real Estate Investor,” Workshop on Saturday, June 26th, from 9 am-12 noon. Speakers include Co-owners Jerold Graham and Darryl Brown of JEDA Investment Group and Dale Grant, CEO of Ashton Business Consulting. They will discuss the “A-Z for Commercial Real Estate Investing,” and how to use real estate investments as tax write-offs.

JEDA Investment Group, LLC develops and leases commercial space to tenants in high traffic corridors in Detroit. The company was founded in 2015 and was built on redeveloping commercial corridors in Detroit. The company strives to be the catalyst that drives change and investment in the city. The company was founded by Jerold Graham and Darryl Brown who have successfully invested their own

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DBHG to Host the Real Estate Investor Workshop

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

DBHG is ecstatic to host the first “Real Estate Investor,” Workshop on Saturday, June 26th, from 9 am-12 noon. Speakers include Co-owners Jerold Graham and Darryl Brown of JEDA Investment Group and Dale Grant, CEO of Ashton Business Consulting. They will discuss the “A-Z for Commercial Real Estate Investing,” and how to use real estate investments as tax write-offs.

JEDA Investment Group, LLC develops and leases commercial space to tenants in high traffic corridors in Detroit. The company was founded in 2015 and was built on redeveloping commercial corridors in Detroit. The company strives to be the catalyst that drives change and investment in the city. The company was founded by Jerold Graham and Darryl Brown who have successfully invested their own reso

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Dale Grant to Speak at Real Estate Investor Workshop

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

Ashton Business Consulting Accountant Dale Grant will speak at the Real Estate Investor workshop on Saturday, June 26th from 9 am-12 noon. In 2010, after graduating from Keller Graduate School of Management with a master’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management, Dale Grant earned his CPA. Over the course of the next 7 years, he gained experience in financial reporting, tax, and audit. His experience ranges from auditing mid–sized companies throughout the state of Michigan in industries that include financial institutions, insurance companies, non-profits, and manufacturers to preparing tax returns for businesses and individuals as well as preparing financial statements and reports for public traded companies. During his time as a CPA with a large regional firm, he rec

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JEDA Real Estate Investor Workshop Two Weeks Away

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022

DBHG is ecstatic to host the first “Real Estate Investor,” Workshop on Saturday, June 26th, from 9 am-12 noon. Speakers include Co-owners Jerold Graham and Darryl Brown of JEDA Investment Group and Dale Grant, CEO of Ashton Business Consulting. They will discuss the “A-Z for Commercial Real Estate Investing,” and how to use real estate investments as tax write-offs.

JEDA Investment Group, LLC develops and leases commercial space to tenants in high traffic corridors in Detroit. The company was founded in 2015 and was built on redeveloping commercial corridors in Detroit. The company strives to be the catalyst that drives change and investment in the city. The company was founded by Jerold Graham and Darryl Brown who have successfully invested their own

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Creating Cash Flow and Legacy Wealth through Industrial Real Estate Investing

DBHG Staff / July 11, 2022



A distinguished panel of Business Visionaries will discuss Investment Opportunities
and Technology Innovations at the Dexter Avenue Science and Industrial Center.

This event will occur at Plum Hollow Golf and Country Club, 21631 Lahser Road
in Southfield, Michigan on June 15, 2021 at 3:00pm through 7:00pm and Online
Participation is available.


Participants can be located anywhere in the world!
This FREE event is sponsored by Environmental and Technical Controls, Inc.
and will be moderated by Larry Wiggins, President and CEO.
Hurry! Slots are limited! (Participants who have registered via ZOOM and Eventbrite will be emailed the login link right before the start of the event.)


A distinguished group of Project A

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JEDA Group’s Real Estate Investor Workshop One Week Away!

Nancy O'Neale / July 11, 2022

There is only one week before DBHG’s first “Real Estate Investor,” Workshop on Saturday, June 26th, from 9 am-12 noon. Speakers include Co-owners Jerold Graham and Darryl Brown of JEDA Investment Group, Dale Grant, CEO of Ashton Business Consulting, and Marcus Jackson with CIBC Bank. They will discuss the “A-Z for Commercial Real Estate Investing,” and how to use real estate investments as tax write offs. There will be a panel discussion to wrap up the workshop along with a JEDA tour of the Grand River/Greenfield corridor.

JEDA Investment Group, LLC develops and leases commercial space to tenants in high traffic corridors in Detroit. The company was founded in 2015 and was built on redeveloping commercial corridors in Detroit. The company strives to

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Start Your Business Now, LLC.

Nancy O’Neale / July 11, 2022

Becoming a business owner is a big step. Here is one prerequisite before you get started. As a new business owner, you need to set up your business entity. You are now likely an independent contractor. Most new independent contractors start as an LLC; however, it’s best to contact your accountant or attorney before you start.

Watch this video to receive free legal advice from Attorney Dave Soble to know what to do! Attorney David Soble of Proven Resources, PLC, educates business owners on business entity structure, tax implications, and the difference between a sole proprietorship, an LLC, partnership, and corporation. He also discusses the importance of an attorney, business liability, and what to do in the event of a lawsuit. Go to dbhg.org/membership for more informatio

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DBHG State of Small Business Post COVID-19 Webinar

Nancy O’Neale / July 11, 2022

During this time of uncertainty, Detroit Business Hub Group (DBHG) offered a webinar to help small businesses grow, despite the COVID-19 outbreak. Today, small businesses are still affected by the pandemic. Click here to watch this timely webinar https://youtu.be/BfG1A8e-t9s!

The speakers for this webinar were Tammy Turner, M. Bivings, Greg Blackwell, Hodari Brown, Nicole Dietrich, Dale Grant, and Attorney David Soble. This event was moderated by Nancy O’Neale, Director of Detroit Business Hub Group.

Tammy Turner is the Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Kapstone Employment Services (Certified MBE, WBE, WOSB). She is an Engineering Recruiter and a Headhunter for the Automotive Industry. She recruits for all Engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Quality, Software

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DBHG Launches New Certification and Accreditation Programs

Nancy O’Neale / July 11, 2022

The Detroit Business Hub Group is a fast track for new business owners and newly established businesses (5 years or less) to quickly speed up (especially disadvantaged minorities) your competitiveness in the marketplace. When you partner with Detroit Business Hub Group, you receive the following benefits through general membership:

  • Access to experienced business coaches in your industry.
  • Access to capital.
  • Access to bi-monthly DBHG Mastermind coaching conference calls.
  • Access to DBHG podcasts.
  • Access to quarterly webinars or in-person seminars.

DBHG is pleased to now offer a new certification and accreditation program!

The DBHG Certification Program, which includes an online course and weekly coachin

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DBHG Offers a Starter Toolkit Course for New Business Owners

Nancy O’Neale / July 11, 2022

Welcome to the DBHG Starter Toolkit Course – Your Framework for Business Success! – Use the right nuts and bolts of business to successfully build your business! If you would like to learn from business masters, this class is for you!

You will receive 15 downloadable lectures from Detroit Business Hub Group members and guests who offer advice about writing your business plan, selecting your business structure and entity, business liability and business insurance, building your team, and building and marketing your brand! This starter course is included in your Detroit Business Hub Group membership.

The course fee is $99 for non-members until but your first two lectures are free and all participants receive a free e-copy

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Check Out Our DBHG Podcast!

Nancy O’Neale / July 11, 2022

If you like what you see and hear so far, but; you are not totally convinced about our certification and accreditation program, check out our DBHG podcasts! We have video and digital podcasts to help establish you as a new business owner.

Listen to members and guests share their experience and expertise in your industry fields. Watch this video hosted by me with the following guests: Insurance Agent Greg Blackwell, Accountant Dale Gant, Videographer Mike Rizzo, and Imran Mumtaz, Program and Loan Fund Manager for Michigan Women Forward. In this podcast, we discuss affordable marketing, discuss capital, tax implications, self-employment taxes, for new business owners.

Click here to watch this podcast now! https://yout

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Shannon Steel to Announce Real Estate Investment Club at DBHG Event!

Nancy O'Neale / July 11, 2022

Detroit Business Hub Group Institute is ecstatic that Shannon Steel, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham in Southfield Owner, will open the 2021 DBHG Institute Lecture Series! Shannon will speak Friday, January 22nd, from 4-6 pm at Central Kitchen located in downtown Detroit. She will launch her real estate investment club at this event!

Ms. Steel was awarded Wyndham Hotel and Resorts Developer of the Year for 2019. She also has acquired many other commercial and residential investment properties including a second hotel, 90 acres of land which is currently being developed, acquired businesses, and ran them successfully. A newer addition to her real estate portfolio is an offshore private bank.

Steel completed her post-graduate studies at Harvard Business School Online earning a finan

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Shannon Steel to Launch Investment Club at Upcoming DBHG Event

Nancy O'Neale / July 11, 2022

The early bird ticket sale ends Friday, January 8th, at 11:59 pm. Purchase your ticket for this event now! Go to dbhg.org to receive the $34.99 early bird ticket price. The regularly priced ticket is $50 for non-members starting this Saturday at midnight! Watch this video to find out more about Shannon Steel: https://youtu.be/AgDHFnVJWdY!

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Free Event Scholarship to Attend Shannon Steel Real Estate Club Event!

Nancy O'Neale / July 11, 2022

DBHG is offering two event scholarships to college students who would like to attend the Shannon Steel Real Estate Club Event on January 22nd from 4-6 pm at Central Kitchen. Business, insurance, real estate or finance related majors can apply. Just write a one-hundred-word essay, including which Michigan college or university you attend and why you would like to attend the event with your contact information. Email your entry form to nancy@nancyoneale.com. Watch the YouTube vdeo at https://youtu.be/AgDHFnVJWdY for more information about this event! 

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