B2B Diaspora & EB-5 Portal
Bridging international capital flows and trade connections directly with Detroit's West Side economic revival.
EB-5 Regional Center Certification
ATCDC is currently executing the legal and structural filings required to establish an official **EB-5 Regional Center** covering the AfricanTown Detroit development zone.
By organizing under Targeted Employment Area (TEA) zoning frameworks, we enable international diaspora investors to access the lower $800,000 capital threshold while accelerating green card status pathways.
TEA Qualification
The AfricanTown district is designated as a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), qualifying projects for reduced capital thresholds.
Lower Capital Threshold
Diaspora and international investors can participate in certified capital projects at the lower $800,000 investment level.
Job Creation Compliance
Each qualifying investment must demonstrably create 10+ full-time jobs for local American workers to secure permanent residency.
TEA Zoning Configurations
B2B Trade Network & Global Connect
Establishing direct import-export channels connecting Detroit local merchants and designers with major agricultural, textile, and manufacturing cooperatives in West Africa.
Customs Documentation
Direct tracking and digital routing of trade documentation for cultural craft imports.
Producer Connections
Interactive portal matching local Detroit boutiques with certified weavers and artisans.
Multi-Currency Escrow
Stable payment structures ensuring prompt clearing between USD, NGN, GHS, and CFA.