DBHG is ecstatic to host the first “Real Estate Investor,” Workshop on Saturday, June 23rd, 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 resources to acquire a total of seven commercial buildings.

Currently, the company’s business strategy is focused on purchasing and redeveloping commercial properties along the Grand River/Greenfield corridor. This corridor is adjacent to the affluent historic Grandmont/Rosedale community. This area is very vibrant and there has been lots of redevelopment in the area. The current project we are looking at to redevelop is a commercial block and lease out retail space to tenants. There are many small businesses in the city looking for locations; however, there are very few that can find developed locations to grow their businesses.

The future of brick and mortar stores some people say are dead. JEDA Investment Group LLC owners believe the need will always be there because people like to shop in their own communities. Today, business owners do not have options. There are many dollars that can be spent within the city and jobs created, but many buildings in Detroit are left abandoned or need to be rehabilitated.

The JEDA Investment Group LLC owners believe revitalizing the commercial corridors in the city are key to its growth and the state as whole, because Detroit is the heart of Michigan. The first thing someone sees when looking for a home is the commercial corridor; therefore, this is a vital component to redeveloping the neighborhoods and can entice people to come back to live in the city. Our plan is to focus on developing various corridors in the city starting with the Grand River/Greenfield area.

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 recognized that small businesses are an underserved community. From that experience was born Ashton Business Consulting. The company began in 2015 by providing services to family and friends on nights and weekends. Now is the time for the next step by offering small business services full time. Ashton Business Consulting, PLLC is a full-service accounting firm designed specifically to meet the needs of small business owners throughout Southeastern Michigan. Proudly serving those hardworking entrepreneurs in this great region and proud to take part in this entrepreneurial renaissance.

Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members and include a box lunch from a local venue. Click here to purchase your ticket now!

Tammy Turner will be part of our 2021 DBHG Institute Lecture Series. Tammy will be our keynote speaker Friday, September 24th our from 4-6 pm at Incubizo in Ferndale. Mrs. 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, Program Managers, CAD Designers, Design Engineers, with specific expertise with Controls Engineers. Her debut book, How to Talk to Strangers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Professional Networking, is a vital tool for any business professional looking to go to the next level. 

Mrs. Turner was also recently named one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Detroit. Tammy will discuss Using Talent to Leverage Your Business at this event.

Click here to watch Melissa Davis interview Tammy Turner! Tickets for this event will become available at the April 23rd event. 

Marcus A. Jackson will end the 2021 DBHG Institute Lecture Series on Friday, December 3rd from 4-6 pm at Incubizo in Ferndale. He will discuss Leveraging Your Business with Other People’s Money. Mr. Jackson is the Community Development Relationship Manager for Southeastern Michigan at CIBC Bank USA, a division that specializes in businesses with annual revenues up to $1,000,000.

He is responsible for lending to small businesses in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties.  In addition to his lending responsibilities, he is also responsible for partnering with various community organizations in the Tri-County area. 

Prior to joining CIBC in 2017, he worked at PNC Bank as a Business Banker.  Marcus was responsible for lending and servicing small businesses in the Detroit and the Downriver communities.  He has over 8 years of experience in providing financial service expertise to small business owners.

Jackson received a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and is currently pursuing his MBA with a concentration in International Business and Finance at Wayne State University.  He is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Co-ed Professional Business Fraternity, as well as Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. In addition to working and serving the community, Marcus also serves as Treasurer for both the Wayne County CRA Association and the National Entrepreneurs Association. Tickets for this event will be available at the Friday, September 24th event.

Detroit Business Hub Group Institute is ecstatic that Shannon Steel will be open our 2021 DBHG Institute Lecture Series!

Shannon will be our opening speaker Friday, January 22nd, from 4-6 pm at Incubizo in Ferndale. She will launch her real estate investment club at this event!

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

Ms. Steel completed her post-graduate studies at Harvard Business School's Extension Program earning a finance certificate. After obtaining her Series 7 and 66 licenses with Axa Advisors, she became the youngest stockbroker within the firm at 23 and one of the youngest in the country. During her tenure at Axa Advisors, she quickly became one of the most successful brokers at the firm and won many awards. While at Axa, she increased retired clients’ portfolio by 15-20%, was awarded the General Motors account to manage and strategically invest their 401k, pension, and buyout funds for retirees. Shannon successfully solidified financial transactions and assisted with the proper allocation of funds for numerous companies, families, and businesses. Ms. Steel also has experience with private banking and has held executive and board of director positions with private offshore banks and was responsible for managing portfolios and protecting clients’ assets. 

Shannon Steel was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan attended Martin Luther King High School and earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Houston, and obtained her degree in Economics. She graduated with honors and made the deans’ list several times. Tickets are available now. DBHG members’ ticket prices are $40 and non-member ticket prices are $50. Both ticket prices include a meal from Beans & Cornbread.

The Detroit Business Hub Group Institute continues with Ms. Kimle Nailer on Friday, April 23rd at 4 pm at Incubizo located at 1938 Burdette St. 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 overcoming low self-esteem, due to the dark color of her skin, as a compelling message to teach women how to transform self-worth into net-worth to advance their careers or become confident businesswomen and entrepreneurs. Her primary focus is inspiring Black Women to pursue careers in skilled trades and become the next generation of general contractors. Construction is an industry that supports the wealth transfer for economic empowerment for Black Communities.

Ms. Nailer earned a business degree from Wayne State University and has also pursued a career as a Senior Business Analyst. She spends her leisure time as a real estate investor, fixing and flipping properties for financial stability and passive income. Her real estate business has provided financial freedom to travel and pursue her passions of helping women become economically stable. She serves as an Inner Circle Mentor for the Real Estate Investment Goddesses Community teaching women real estate investing. She will discuss Real Estate and Social Advocacy, at this event. Tickets will become available at the January 22nd event. 

The DBHG Certification Program, which includes a 10-lecture online course and weekly coaching conference calls, was designed for you as the new real estate or financial services business owner to help you accelerate your business. Several business professionals assist small business owners in this 10-module course including DBHG Director Nancy O’Neale, Gerald Dixon, Greg Blackwell, Dale Grant, and LaSchell Stewart.

Whether you are a new salesperson or are experiencing a sales lull, the DBHG Certification program helps you jump-start your business! Work directly with our experienced team of coaches in a weekly mastermind coaching conference call during your online certification program. Receive ongoing sales support after you are certified for as long as you are a DBHG member.

By the end of your 4-week certification program, you will:

• Build a successful database with a minimum of 500 contacts to help you successfully launch your business.
• Create a successful sales funnel to overcome cash flow shortages.
• Select five (5) strategic marketing systems to develop lead generation. 
• Create a business action plan.
• Overcome sales objections.
• Understand the sales process.
• Know how to negotiate the sale.
• Know how to close the sale.
• Gain free access to online business courses at DBHG Institute. 

The DBHG Certification Program, including the 10-lecture course fee, is $300 which includes an annual membership for the first year and certification and $199 for the course only.

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 modules 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. All participants receive a free e-copy of Fire Your Job! Be Your Own Boss!

Several business professionals assist small business owners in this 15-module course including DBHG Director Nancy O’Neale, Tammy Turner, Dichondra Johnson, MBA, Brandi Shelton, MBA, Attorney David Soble, Michael Chatas, Michael Rizzo, and Greg Blackwell. These business professionals offer access to capital information in the event of COVID-19, business planning, marketing, and legal advice. The course is complete with a downloadable workbook for each module. The registration fee is $49.99 for members and $59.99 for non-members. This fee is non-refundable. Go to https://detroit-business-hub-group.teachable.com/p/dbhg-starter-course to preview the course for free now!

DBHG Marketing 101 Course– Because marketing is so important to your business, Detroit Business Hub Group designed a course specifically catered to marketing. If you need help getting through the marketing maze, this course is for you! Learn from marketing experts including Mike Rizzo and Melissa Davis. Networking guru Tammy Turner also shares her top marketing secrets! This course is free to all Detroit Business Hub Group members! 

Build Your Business Plan 101 – Have you ever struggled to write a business plan. Struggle no more! This three lecture course includes a free bonus, Fire Your Job! Be Your Own Boss! e-book complete with a five (5) page template and 30-page sample business plan! This course is only $9.99! Click here for a free preview of this course.

Learn from your three master coaches Nancy O'Neale, Dichodra Jackson, and Brandi Shelton who have helped their clients attract thousands of dollars from lenders and attract clients! Start building today!

COVID-19 Pivot Course – 2020 has made a definite impact on business owners. While some businesses are struggling to survive, other businesses are thriving! The COVID-19 Pivot Course teaches you who the winners and losers are in this game called business. This course is free to all Detroit Business Hub Group members!