Michigan Business Connection CEO Shares Expertise with Global Trade Association on February 11, 2016

Bill Beardsley, President/CEO, Michigan Business Connection (MBC) in Ann Arbor, MI will be an expert panelist at The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI on February 11, 2016. This annual program features 6 hours of Michigan Continuing Education with relevant and informative Roundtables, Concurrent Sessions, Lunch Keynote Speaker and Michigan Economic Forecast, led by top industry professionals.

Beardsley, President/CEO of MBC noted, “Commercial lending programs are critical to economic development efforts and include generating revenue, providing jobs and helping communities prosper. I am honored to be part of an expert panel to talk about the current lending environment, what to expect in 2016 and how to overcome obstacles to securing business loans.”

ICSC is a global trade association of the shopping center industry established in 1957. With over 70,000 members in more than 100 countries, ICSC works collaboratively to provide training, programs, research, and publications to lead the industry into a new era. The retailing sector is experiencing one of the most profound and thorough transformations in its 60-year history according to the ICSC website. Brick and mortar is merging with on-line retailing, shopping and living are becoming integrated, and customer interaction opportunities will change the shopper’s experience.

“MBC is committed to connecting Michigan businesses with the best commercial lending solutions. We are stewards of the counties, communities and credit unions we serve and intend to be a vibrant partner in our collective economic prosperity,” said Beardsley, President/CEO.

To learn about or register for the conference titled “Driving Value and Avoiding Potholes on Recovery Road” go online to www.icsc.org/2016S03. Registrations must be received by February 4, 2016 to quality for advance rate pricing.

About Michigan Business Connection, LLC

Since 2004, Michigan Business Connection (MBC) has supported the State of Michigan’s small and medium-sized businesses and real estate investors by underwriting and servicing commercial loans for financial institutions statewide. They primarily serve Michigan credit unions and their members. MBC is a credit union service organization (CUSO) leveraging a collaborative effort of more than two dozen affiliated credit unions. They now help manage a portfolio of over $450 million in business loans for these financial institutions. Partnering with MBC enables Michigan credit unions to share the costs and spread the risks of commercial lending while providing critically needed capital for small business reinvestment throughout our state. To learn more please visit their website at, www.mbcloans.biz.