A GROOVE COMMUNITY CAMPUS INITIATIVE

Where Detroit
Leaders Build
Together.

Detroit doesn't need another networking event. It needs a room where leaders think together, build together, and hold each other accountable.

Every 2nd Tuesday, 7 – 9 PM
The Cash Flow Quadrant, 7404 Dexter Ave
Business owners, civic leaders, entrepreneurs

Why 2nd Tuesday?

Detroit's professional landscape has room for something better.

No Policy Voice

Business owners react to policy — they don't shape it. There's no recurring forum connecting Detroit leaders to deliberation on issues that affect their livelihoods.

Fragmented Networks

Existing organizations serve narrow slices — young professionals, downtown executives, or annual summits. No cross-sector community meets consistently.

No Accountability

Networking events generate handshakes, not follow-through. Leaders need a community that tracks commitments, celebrates progress, and drives real results.

What Is 2nd Tuesday?

A professional networking community where Detroit leaders and business owners convene every second Tuesday to think critically, build relationships, and take action.

More than a monthly meeting — it's a movement. A room where the city's sharpest minds commit to building wealth, shaping policy, and lifting each other up.

Serve Detroit leaders and business owners across sectors
Policy think tank for socioeconomic issues
Exchange of ideas, knowledge, and resources
Joint ventures, mentorship, and accountability
Education in policy, government, and business strategy

THE DETAILS

WHEN Every 2nd Tuesday
7:00 – 9:00 PM
WHERE The Cash Flow Quadrant
7404 Dexter Ave, Detroit MI 48206
WHO Business owners, nonprofit leaders, civic officials, and entrepreneurs
PART OF Groove Community Campus
Community Service Programming

Three Pillars

Think. Connect. Act.

01

Think Tank

  • Policy deliberation on socioeconomic issues
  • Monthly themed discussions
  • Position papers and public testimony
02

Network

  • Cross-sector relationship building
  • Mentorship matching and peer accountability
  • Referral ecosystem and knowledge exchange
03

Action

  • Joint ventures and business partnerships
  • Skill-building workshops and micro-lessons
  • Cash Flow Quadrant progression tracking

The Cash Flow Quadrant

In honor of Robert Kiyosaki — every member plots their position and tracks their journey toward financial independence.

E

EMPLOYEE

Working professionals seeking growth or transition to the next stage

S

SELF-EMPLOYED

Freelancers, consultants, and solo operators building their book

B

BUSINESS OWNER

Owners with employees, systems, and scale — building real enterprises

I

INVESTOR

Real estate, angel investing, and portfolio builders growing wealth

Meeting Format

Two hours. Six segments. Every second Tuesday.

7:00
Arrive & Connect
Open networking. Light refreshments.
7:15
Pulse Check
Policy watch. Community update.
7:25
Main Program
Speaker, panel, or roundtable.
8:00
Exchange Floor
Wins, needs, offers. JV pitches.
8:20
Learning Lab
15-minute micro-workshop.
8:40
Close & Commit
State your commitment.

Hybrid Format: The Main Program alternates monthly between a featured speaker or panel and a facilitated roundtable think tank on a pre-announced theme.

Annual Theme Calendar

Twelve months. Twelve conversations that matter.

JAN
Vision &
Goal Setting
FEB
Access to
Capital
MAR
Policy &
Advocacy
APR
Joint
Ventures
MAY
Workforce
& Talent
JUN
Tech &
Innovation
JUL
Health &
Wellness
AUG
Real Estate
& Development
SEP
Education
& Youth
OCT
Government
Relations
NOV
Review &
Accountability
DEC
Celebration
& Awards

Membership

Choose the level that fits your commitment.

General Member
$25 /month

Everything you need to show up, connect, and grow.

  • Access to all monthly meetings (in-person & virtual)
  • WhatsApp Community membership
  • Monthly newsletter & policy briefings
  • Member directory & referral network

The GCC Ecosystem

2nd Tuesday is powered by the Groove Community Campus and its strategic partners.

Regional HQ

7504 Dexter Ave

Detroit Graduate Chapter & Great Lakes Regional HQ of Groove Phi Groove S.F.I.

Cash Flow Quadrant

7404 Dexter Ave

Workforce development & wealth creation center. Home of 2nd Tuesday.

Groove B&B

7443 Dexter Ave

Short-term rental. Revenue recirculated to fund campus programs.

BLIGHT REDUCTION

Revitalizing Dexter corridor

CRIME REDUCTION

Active, occupied properties

EMPLOYMENT

Workforce pipeline programs

BUSINESS OWNERSHIP

Entrepreneurship pathways

HOME OWNERSHIP

Community wealth building

Stay Connected

WhatsApp Community

Real-time community hub with topic channels for deals, policy, events, and daily wins.

Monthly Newsletter

Policy briefings, member spotlights, event recaps, and opportunities curated for Detroit leaders.

Social Media

Event coverage, member wins, and thought leadership content across platforms.

MEMBERS ONLY

Member Portal

Exclusive resources, announcements, and community tools for 2nd Tuesday members.

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Member Hub

ANNOUNCEMENTS

APR 8 Next meeting: Joint Ventures Night — bring a 60-second pitch. Guests welcome with member sponsorship.
MAR 18 March recap posted below. Think tank notes on Policy & Advocacy available in Resources.
MAR 11 Founding Member roster now closed. Thank you to all 12 Founding Members — recognition wall coming soon.

Meeting Notes

Recaps, action items, and key takeaways from each session. Updated after every 2nd Tuesday.

March 2026 Notes →

Member Directory

Find and connect with fellow members. Filter by industry, quadrant, and expertise area.

Browse Directory →

RSVP & Events

Reserve your seat for upcoming meetings, workshops, and special GCC campus events.

Upcoming Events →

Quadrant Tracker

Log your current quadrant position, set milestones, and track your progress toward financial independence.

Track Progress →

WhatsApp Channels

Direct links to community channels: Deals & Opportunities, Policy Watch, Member Wins, and Events.

Join Channels →

Resources & Readings

Policy briefs, business frameworks, recommended books, and educational materials from our think tank.

View Library →

Potential Founding Members

23 Detroit leaders identified as founding member prospects. For internal use only.

Priority Prospects — Original Ten
01
B
David "Breeze" Burnley Sr.
President & CEO
Devon Group — Devon Contracting + Devon Industrial Group
  • Top-50 U.S. construction company, $200M+ annual revenue
  • 20-year JV with Walbridge; clients include Ford, GM, U of M
  • MMSDC Diamond Award Finalist; Men of Wayne (MOEWOE 40)
02
BI
Chris Jackson
Managing Partner
Queen Lillian Development LLC
  • Woodward West — $60M mixed-use, Midtown (completed)
  • Treasurer, Detroit Building Authority; Board, Detroit EDC
  • Cass Tech / Howard University alumni
03
B
Carla Walker-Miller
Founder & CEO
Walker-Miller Energy Services
  • Michigan's first Black-owned B Corp; 14+ board seats
  • MEDC Executive Committee (Governor appointment)
  • EY Entrepreneur of the Year; Inc. Female Founders 100
04
E
Jenice Mitchell-Ford
General Counsel
Detroit Public Schools Community District
  • Georgetown B.A.; Northwestern Pritzker School of Law J.D.
  • Chair, 2009–2012 Detroit Charter Revision Commission
  • Crain's 40 Under 40; Notable Women in Law
05
SB
Dr. Calvin T. Mann
President & Founder
Encourage Me I'm Young Inc. (EMIY)
  • 2024 National Mentor of the Year — MENTOR.org
  • 38+ years of youth mentorship; Mobile Mentoring Bus
  • Two-time Spirit of Detroit Award recipient
06
B
Dwan Dandridge
Co-Founder & CEO
Black Leaders Detroit
  • $6M+ distributed to 600+ Black-led businesses
  • Michigan Commissioner (Governor Whitmer reappointee, 2025)
  • $4M Gilbert Family Foundation Building Fund partnership
07
B
Terence Willis
Owner & General Manager
IC Data Communications LLC
  • U.S. Army veteran; co-founded ICDC in 2004
  • AV, security, telecom & IT for education and public sector
  • ProsperUs, Invest Detroit & Billion Dollar Roundtable networks
08
B
James B. Jenkins III
President & CEO
Jenkins Construction Inc.
  • Charles H. Wright Museum, Fox Theatre, Ford Field
  • DDA member; DEGC Committee; Municipal Building Authority Commissioner
  • Ranked 17th, Crain's largest general contractors
09
IB
Raheem Anderson
Owner / Partner
A&W Investment Group LLC · BMW Investment Properties
  • Detroit-based real estate investor and portfolio operator
  • Multi-entity investment group across Detroit and Kansas City
  • Buy-hold and fix-and-flip strategies
10
B
Richard Vincent
Organizer & Leader
Groove Community Campus · Detroit Graduate Chapter, Groove Phi Groove SFI
  • Founder and convener of 2nd Tuesday
  • Architect of the meeting format, framework, and GCC ecosystem
  • 3-property campus on Dexter Ave (7404, 7443, 7504)
Political & Civic Power
11
E
James E. Tate Jr.
Detroit City Council President
District 1 (Northwest Detroit — includes Dexter Ave)
  • Longest-serving current Council member; elected President Jan 2026
  • Former DPD Second Deputy Chief; Emmy Award-winning journalist
  • Ex-officio on ALL standing committees; controls agenda
12
E
Coleman A. Young II
Detroit City Council President Pro Tem
At-Large · CEO, CAY II Educational Foundation
  • Co-authored Michigan Film & Digital Media Tax Incentive (10,000+ jobs)
  • Chair, Neighborhood & Community Services Committee
  • Free STEM programs, laptops & scholarships for DPS students
13
BI
Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony
President, NAACP Detroit Branch
Fellowship Chapel · NAACP National Board
  • Nation's largest NAACP branch; president 30+ years
  • Negotiated $7.2B Detroit Fair Banking Alliance commitments
  • Board, City of Detroit General Retirement System (~$3B)
14
E
Kevin D. Johnson
President & CEO
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)
  • $8B+ in new Detroit investments; 26,000+ jobs created
  • Board, First Merchants Corporation & Bank ($18B holding company)
  • Top 50 Economic Developers of 2019; CEcD designation
15
E
Mary D. Waters
Detroit City Council, At-Large
Re-elected Nov 2025 · Term through Jan 2030
  • First African-American woman Democratic Minority Floor Leader (MI House)
  • Property Tax Taskforce; Tenants' Rights Commission ordinance
  • Vice Chair, Detroit Charter Revision Commission
Business & Development
16
BI
Marvin W. Beatty
VP Community & Public Relations
Greektown Casino-Hotel · Chair, Wayne County Airport Authority
  • Gateway Marketplace — Detroit's first major retail dev in 40+ years (350K sq ft, ~900 jobs)
  • Chair, Coleman A. Young Foundation; 11+ board seats
  • Former Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals Chair (1995–2010)
17
BI
Richard Hosey
Owner, Hosey Development LLC
VP, Detroit Land Bank Authority · Board President, Detroit Housing Commission
  • 75+ projects, $2.5B+ in development costs
  • Fisher 21 Lofts — largest African American-led development deal in Detroit history ($134M)
  • DDA member; Detroit Historic District Commission
18
B
Larry Brinker Sr.
Owner & Chairman
Brinker Group (5 companies)
  • Little Caesars Arena, Michigan Central Station, Comerica Park
  • First MBE inducted into Michigan Construction Hall of Fame (2011)
  • Detroit Workforce Development Board; active youth mentoring
19
BS
Racheal Allen
Founder/CEO, Operations School · CEO, OPSIDIA
Co-Founder, Centric Place · Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
  • Centric Place — MEDC Small Business Hub; 1,000+ Black-owned businesses/year
  • Harvard Business School Young American Leader; Crain's 40 Under 40
  • Founding COO, Marygrove Conservancy ($75M+ Kresge investment)
20
B
Brian McKinney Sr.
Founder & CEO
Gayanga Co.
  • 1,000+ blighted structures demolished; 60+ employees (84% Detroit residents)
  • Gordie Howe International Bridge site preparation; $250M blight bond advocate
  • Only minority member, National Demolition Association board
Institutional & Nonprofit
21
E
Anika Goss
CEO, Detroit Future City
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Board · TED Speaker
  • Designed Detroit's first Land Bank Authority; 16 years at LISC
  • Fed Reserve Board; Brookings Metro Policy; Governor's Growing MI Together Council
  • TED Talk: Detroit's Climate Crisis & Resilient Future
22
E
Dr. Darienne Driver Hudson
President & CEO
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
  • $348M+ raised under her UWSEM leadership
  • Co-Chair, Mayor's Workforce Development Board
  • Harvard Ed.D.; youngest/only permanent female superintendent, Milwaukee Public Schools
23
E
Quentin L. Messer Jr., CEcD
CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
President & Chair, Michigan Strategic Fund · Governor's Cabinet
  • Controls business incentives, brownfield credits & community revitalization statewide
  • Princeton / Columbia Law / Columbia MBA; former BCG consultant
  • U.S. Dept of Commerce Investment Advisory Council

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