The SLBA is an organization dedicated to the bringing together the South Lakewood business community. It is our intention of providing a means for members to communicate ideas, establish a social network and become more involved with the city and people of Lakewood. It is our goal that the SLBA be recognized as a source of leadership within the community. SEE NEWSLETTER »
The South Lakewood Business Association is formerly known as the Jewell Wadsworth Area Business Association, or JWABA. The name change was designed to clarify the geographic boundaries for the businesses we wish to include in our membership. The SLBA area in general is Mississippi to the north, Sheridan to the east, Grant Ranch Blvd. to the south, and C-470 to the west. Our desire is to serve the business community south of the Alameda Gateway Community Association. SEE AREA MAP »
The formation of JWABA was based on the joining together of the business centered around the intersection of Jewell and Wadsworth and to discuss and resolve a proposed condemnation and development project with the city of Lakewood. Since that time JWABA has been involved in working with the city to encourage maintenance of vacant commerial buildings as well as provide scholarships to graduating students from Alameda High School. Support has also been given to not-for-profit organizations such as the Second Wind Fund, which provides services for teenage sucicide prevention. SEE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS »