Southwest Michigan Community Development Corporation

january 1, 2016, neighborhoods inc. of battle creek begins doing business under a new name; one that more accurately describes the true nature and scope of its work, southwest michigan community development corporation (swmcdc.org). the new southwest michigan community development corporation business model has increased emphasis on residential, small business and commercial financial products and capital investment to support quality of life and community growth. the transformed business model for swmcdc retains the core program lines of business of neighborhoods, inc.: education and counseling, community building and engagement, asset management and development of affordable housing, and residential mortgages and small business lending. expertise in affordable housing management and development and lending will provide the platform for the other two program lines. community building and engagement, and education and counseling programs will continue to support better informed, inspir