Commercial Property Purchase & Revitalization Plan

On November 6, 2023, serial entrepreneur and real estate investor Ebony Cochran—widely known as The Debt Survivor and proudly raised in District 4—purchased a 7,300-square-foot commercial building in the heart of District 4 in the city of Detroit. The property includes six separate commercial units under one roof and represents a major step toward revitalizing the Morang Corridor.

The building will house Ebony’s nonprofit, The Detroit Wealth Club, which supports financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building in underserved communities. In addition to expanding the nonprofit's reach, the remaining five units will be made available to local entrepreneurs at affordable rental rates.

Ebony’s vision goes beyond traditional leasing. She is creating retail residency opportunities—short-term brick-and-mortar experiences that allow entrepreneurs to test and grow their businesses before committing to long-term leases. This innovative model supports business development while reducing risk for emerging entrepreneurs. This initiative aims to cultivate local business growth and contribute to the revitalization of the Morang Corridor. Ebony is also the newly elected president of the Morang District Business Council.

As a previous Motor City Match Cash Awardee, Ebony is leveraging her own resources and experience to meet a critical need for accessible commercial space in her home district. Her goal is to foster economic empowerment, cultivate sustainable local businesses, and serve as a catalyst for meaningful change in the community she calls home.