SDBA honors the heroes, movers and shakers of Southwest
What do longtime activist and casino investor Jane Garcia, state representative Rashida Tlaib, and Slow’s BBQ have in common? They are just a few of the honorees of this year’s Community Investment Breakfast, sponsored by Southwest Detroit Business Association. The event, themed “The Detroit of the Future: Built One Community at a Time,” will be emceed by Fox 2’s Huel Perkins, and feature remarks from Dave Bing and Henry Ford Hospital’s Dr. John Popovich. Belda Garza, The Ideal Group’s Frank Venegas and the City of Detroit’s Brad Dick will also be recognized for their leadership and support of the Southwest community.
The event will be held at The Display Group, located at 1700 West Fort Street. Tickets are $50. Visit the SDBA website to learn more, or click here to purchase tickets.
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