Borrowers

Dr. Kevin P. Cooper DDS, PC

"Working with MCDC and Old Mission Bank made the idea of building a new, high-tech office for my patients a reality."

Mackinac Island Bike Shop
Ira Green
Owner

"Our expansion of the Iroquois Cycle Shop has turned it into a business like none other in the country. Working with MCDC and Citizen's Bank helped me expand my business into Mackinac Island's premier bicycle rental shop."

AG Manufacturing
Victor Edozien
Owner

"Working with MCDC significantly reduced the risk out of investing in my business for Chemical Bank. Without their assistance in securing financing, acquiring my business would not have been possible."

Morley Companies
Paul Furlo
President and CEO

"Working with MCDC and Citizen's Bank was an extremely positive experience. They provided us with a terrific solution to make our expansion happen quickly and we are extremely pleased."

The Heritage
Scott Ganton
Owner

"MCDC's help made it possible for the Heritage to augment the existing services offered to the seniors in the Battle Creek community,"

DiggyPOD
Tim Simpson
Owner

"MCDC made the loan process hands-free, allowing me to focus on my business instead of loads of paperwork. Their great service and SBA loans allowed DiggyPOD to expand and prepare for future growth."

Synchron Laser
Brett Moon
President

"SBA financing through MCDC made it possible to manage our cash flow effectively and move into a new facility. Their assistance made it possible for Synchron Laser to continue growing despite expansion of our facility."

Penny S. Flury, DDS, PC

Thank you. I feel very fortunate to have my dream office's finances secured with the SBA program. The fixed low rate is very much appreciated.

American Compounding Specialties
Randolph E. Rudisill

You and all of your people have been a pleasure to work with from the very beginning. Please pass my regards on to them.

Ace Companies
Dorie Reid
SR. CEO

Ace Companies LLC is a Minority Owned Aluminum Recycling and Smelting Company located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. We were pleased to have Jane Sherzer and her staff from the MCDC assist us in obtaining an SBA 504 Loan during our efforts to purchase a plant in Benton Harbor. With the help of the MCDC we were able to develop a banking relationship, complete our purchase, hire 10 employes with plans to add 20 additional workers by December 2006. We would not have been able to complete our purchase without the Skill, Knowledge, and Experience of Jane and her staff at the MCDC.

Cinema Hollywood, LLC
Paul A Glantz
Member

As respects economic impact, Cinema Hollywood not only employs personnel in Birch Run, but its success enabled us to expand by constructing two 18-screen theatres in metropolitan Detroit known as Emagine Novi and Emagine Canton. Cinema Hollywood is the common paymaster for all three entities.

You will, undoubtedly, agree that our performance is a resounding success, and a tribute to the economic impact that the MCDC and SBA have had on creating jobs in Michigan. We will be forever grateful to Charlie Curtiss (of the former Michigan SBDC) for his foresight in sponsoring our loan and for his support during our start-up period.

Lending Partners

Capitol Bancorp
Steven Pricco

Capitol Bancorp Ltd is a multi State bank holding company. We have the opportunity to work with many CDCs nationwide, and MCDC ranks among the top in approval turnaround time and efficient closings. We frequently call on MCDC's knowledgeable staff for eligibility clarification and assistance in structuring a loan to fit the 504 program. They truly strive to meet their customers' needs.

Community Shores Bank
Martin Hililla
Vice President, Commerical Lending

It's helpful to have access to people who can explain how the details of the program apply to the many lending scenarios that arise. MCDC makes the whole process quick, easy & convenient.

KeyBank
Kevin Caragay
Vice President, SBA Relationship Manager

KeyBank is the10th largest SBA 504 lender in the U.S. and the only Michigan bank in the top 10. We frequently partner with MCDC for SBA 504 loans in Michigan. The MCDC staff is experienced and knowledgeable, responding to our questions and needs quickly and accurately. MCDC has streamlined the 504 approval and closing process so that it is very similar to using conventional financing.

LaSalle Bank
Jack Johnson
Assistant Vice President, Government Lending Division

It has been a pleasure to work with the Michigan Certified Development Corporation (MCDC) on SBA loans. The employees are skilled at analyzing potential SBA projects as well as reviewing specific SBA eligibility issues. MCDC is also diligent in providing prompt responses on local board and SBA approvals.

Michigan Small Business Technology
& Development Center
Christine Greve
Regional Director

The MI-SBTDC is pleased to add the services of the MCDC to its toolkit. Referrals to the organization are answered promptly and professionally by skilled staff. Our clients appreciate the time and effort spent on their behalf by the MCDC staff. Our counselors "call them early" and "call them often" for assistance with SBA 504 lending.

Chase Business Banking
Joshua Malkin, VP
SBA Regional Officer for Indiana & Michigan

Here at Chase, we are Michigan's #1 SBA lender. We regularly tap the expertise of the Michigan Certified Development Corporation (MCDC) and our lenders appreciate that expertise and professionalism. The MCDC staff is highly knowledgeable in SBA guidelines and regularly demonstrates a creativeness in getting the deal to the finish line. The MCDC states that customer service is numbers 1 and they prove it with every SBA 504 deal.