As part of their efforts to support the community, Mission Development is providing access to financial support and expert advice to area businesses.

For new start-up, small and medium sized businesses with up to 500 employees, Michelin Development can provide loans from $10,000 at a bank prime rate with a repayment period up to five years. They will also provide free of charge access to independent advice from Michelin's in-house expertise on health and safety to recruitment, marketing and sales training, to productivity improvement.

For more information contact the Michelin Development Company at 334-749-7943 or 334-749-7944; or email inquiries@michelindevelopment .us. You may also vist their web site at www.michelindevelopment.us