Building Community Value

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]

DLBA Developers Exchange
June 13, 2026 I 10am-2pm

Connect with CDCs, developers & orgs to learn how to transform Detroit vacant land through new builds, resources & networking.

Open to CDCs, developers, and community organizations at all experience levels

Gain direct access to key DLBA contacts and industry professionals

Learn step-by-step how to navigate the DLBA real estate process

Discover tools, equipment, and resources available for development projects

Hear real lessons from completed builds across Detroit

Explore financial strategies for small to large-scale development

Ideal for those looking to turn vacant land into productive community assets

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dlba-developers-exchange-tickets-1989401976866?aff=oddtdtcreator

Your business is growing, but behind every successful project is a strong operational foundation.

For those doing the work day-to-day, the real challenge isn’t just building—it’s building internal processes and systems that sustain and scale your business.

This Real Talk panel, Construction Through the Lens of Operations, brings together Diana Goode (Executive Director, TechTown Detroit Ops Plus) and Andres Valbuena (VR Homes) currently a City of Detroit Government Contractor for an honest conversation about what it takes to run a construction business that lasts.

https://www.dfo313.org/events/real-talk-with-dfo313-construction-through-the-lens-of-development-tnge6-rf8xw