TMC Development & Working Solutions Announce Winners of 2009 Annual Small Business Awards

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) created the 504 loan program in 1980 to provide financing for successful, growing, small and medium-sized businesses. Loan proceeds can be used to purchase, renovate or construct commercial real estate properties, or for the acquisition of equipment that has a life expectancy of 10 years or more.

"Thriving businesses are especially important to celebrate given the state of the economy today," said Barbara Morrison, CEO of TMC Development. "These businesses are providing jobs in our community. They have all taken advantage of the current historically low SBA interest rates and 90% fixed rate financing available for owner/user real estate projects up to $20 million."

Service West Inc, the recipient of the "Energy Efficiency" Award, took advantage of the SBA 504 Energy Efficiency policy that rewards increased energy efficiency to purchase a 132,000-square-foot commercial office building in San Leandro. The celebration and award ceremony takes place today at Orson, 508 4th Street, San Francisco, from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

TMC Working Solutions provides assistance to underserved micro-entrepreneurs in the Bay Area. This year, TMC Working Solutions was chosen to administer the City of San Francisco's $800,000 Revolving Loan Fund. Micro-entrepreneurs from TMC Working Solutions' portfolio will hold a gift bazaar during the event. The Media are invited and encouraged to attend the celebration. There will be opportunities to interview, photograph and/or film participants of the event.

As a Certified Development Company, TMC Development has been providing SBA financing to borrowers for over 25 years. TMC's staff works directly with borrowers, first mortgage lenders, and real estate brokers to tailor financing packages that meet SBA program guidelines and the borrower's credit capacity.

About TMC Development

TMC Development has been ranked in the top 10 Certified Development Companies in the nation for over a decade. During the past 28 years TMC has provided over $5.2 billion in financing for more than 3,400 businesses throughout California and Nevada. For more information go to http://www.tmcd.com.