Our vision
Monroe County will be a thriving community with a vibrant and diverse economy.
Our Mission
The Monroe County Business Development Corporation works with its strategic partners to attract and retain a diverse range of businesses that create an economic environment of innovation and success.
Our core values
Teamwork
We develop relationships with key strategic partners that create synergy and benefit our businesses and communities.
Determination
We roll up our sleeves and immerse ourselves in solving the challenges that face our businesses and communities.
Trustworthiness
We conduct our duties in an honest, ethical and transparent manner.
Professionalism
We engage in continuous self-improvement to increase our knowledge, skills and qualifications.
Respect
We carefully listen to others and treat them with dignity, both internally and externally.
Board of Directors
H. Douglas Chaffin
BDC Chairman
Board Member of
First Merchants Bank
GREG THOMAS
Treasurer
Production Manager
Fluid Equipment Development Company (FEDCO)
Dr. Stephen McNew
Vice Chairman
Superintendent
Monroe County Intermediate
School District
Charles West
Secretary
Founder & COO
Grand Mill Funding Corp.
Board Members
Gregory Adanin
CEO
Ventower
Darrin Arquette
President
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital & Regional Acute Care – Michigan for ProMedica
Stephanie Blatt
Community Affairs Manager
Consumers Energy
Robert Clark
Mayor
City of Monroe
Monique Holliday-Bettie
Manager, Economic Development
Detroit Edison Company
Michael Jewell
Business Representative
U.A. Plumbers & Pipefitters
Local Union 671
Nick Krzeminski
Manager Community Relations/
Economic Development
Michigan Gas Utilities
Keith Masserant
President
Mid-American Group
Michael Miller
President
Floral City Beverage
Greg moore, Jr.
Commissioner District 9
Monroe County
Thomas Myers
Regional President
First Merchants Bank
James Peace
Chief Financial Officer
MTS Seating
Dr. Kojo Quartey
President
Monroe County Community College
Richard Sieb
Owner
Sieb Plumbing & Heating
david zewicky
Regional Circulation Manager
Monroe News / Daily Telegram Adrian
Staff Directory
Tim C. Lake
President & CEO
tlake@monroecountybdc.org
734-241-8081 x 101
LuAnn Hogberg
Communications & Operations Manager
lhogberg@monroecountybdc.org
734-241-8081 x102
Matthew R. Vanisacker
Vice President, Business Development
mvanisacker@monroecountybdc.org
734-241-8081 x103
STREET ADDRESS
9 Washington Street | Monroe, MI 48161
Get driving directions
Our office is located on the 2nd floor of the First Merchants Bank building. Parking is available in a lot behind the building located at 28 South Macomb Street. Please use this address for GPS.
Pull into the lot and if there is an attendant, let them know you are visiting the BDC. Give us a call at 734-241-8081 and we will let you in the rear entrance door. You may also walk around to the main bank entrance during banking hours and enter through the bank lobby; just let the Teller know you are here to visit the BDC.
First Merchants Bank has two buildings on the corner of Washington & E. Front streets; we are the older building on the east corner.
Investing in Monroe County
Your investment in us is an investment in your community and Monroe County! Everyone in our county and state benefits from a strong local economy. Your support enables us to accomplish our mission.
Our investors are stakeholders in the development and growth of Monroe County. They are made up of agencies and manufacturing businesses interested in setting the stage for the local economy, improving the business climate, and providing jobs for the next generation.
We understand the obstacles, opportunities and critical issues that face Monroe County. We help identify programs, people and resources, and articulate on our vision.
View our Monroe County BDC_Brochure for more information.
Investor Benefits
Our investors enjoy connecting with other businesses who share an interest in Monroe County. We provide opportunities for business interactions and networking opportunities.
Regular Annual Benefits
We bring members together for our Annual Investors Meetings once a year and also hold an annual fall event where we bring in a key note speaker that shares pertinent information about hot topics that affect our businesses and community.
You will receive support from our Staff, Board of Directors and Our Investors. Contact us for more information.
