Building Community Value

Just a few more days to apply to the "Better Buildings, Better Blocks" training. Deadline is this Friday, August 28th before midnight.

Application: https://www.bcvdetroit.org/application

Congratulations to BCV Alumna Sharletta Hall of ADH Financial Services for being selected to be a part of the Detroit Elevate cohort! Keep shining!

TechTown Detroit has officially announced the 2026 Detroit Elevate Cohort! 🎉

Detroit Elevate is a business growth initiative that assists established Detroit entrepreneurs with resources, training, and connections to help strengthen and grow their companies.

This year’s cohort will go through Pitch Lab, a three-part workshop series designed to help entrepreneurs communicate their business ideas with confidence, clarity, and purpose. In the final session, participants will present in front of a panel of community leaders and receive individualized feedback in a real-world pitching environment.

Congratulations to all businesses selected!

View the full 2026 Detroit Elevate Cohort and learn more about Detroit Elevate using the link in the comments.

Join us on Wednesday, July 8th to learn more about our upcoming fall training.

Join us this evening!

Due to the extreme heat advisory, the rescheduled mixer planned to be held outside this evening has been cancelled. We'll be back for our regularly-scheduled mixer in September. Alum, check your inboxes for more details.

Please stay safe everyone!

BCV is so proud to welcome our newest board member, Rebecca "Bucky" Willis! Founder of Crane + Boom, Bucky brings together architecture, interior design, and real estate development in her professional practice with a people-first approach. less

Commercial Contractor Project for Hire Immediately

We have a vision for 19540 Grand River Ave, but we need your expert hands to bring it to life. We are officially looking for qualified contractors to lead the implementation of our Green-stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)Lot Mini-Park.

🛠️ What’s the Scope?
The project involves several key construction and installation elements:
✔Custom Carpentry: Building a unique, triangle-shaped pergola with 10-foot sides.
✔Integrated Seating: Constructing a 25-foot alternating set of benches and planter boxes.
✔Park Essentials: Installing a wooden picnic table, a backless bench, and community bike infrastructure.

To learn more and apply, click here: https://www.grandmontrosedale.com/gsi-lot-rfp

If you have questions about the specifications or the site, reach out to Claire Stanley at 313-731-2052 or [email protected]