LANSING, Mich. — CASE Credit Union has been awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration Michigan District Office Community Diversity Lender of the Year Award for the 2019 fiscal year.
The award is in recognition of CASE’s help to give diverse small businesses in underserved markets the funds they need to start and grow.
“We are exceedingly proud to receive this award and recognition from the U.S. Small Business Administration,” said President/CEO Jeffery Benson. “The importance of diversity in small businesses cannot be overstated. They are catalysts for positive change and growth in their communities. CASE is committed to diversity in lending and supporting an inclusive thriving business community.”
Added Robert S. Whitaker, business services manager for CASE Credit Union, said this award is not just important for CASE, but for Greater Lansing businesses as well.
“We are pleased and honored to have been awarded Michigan District’s Community Diversity Lender of the Year Award by the Small Business Administration,” Whitaker said. “Our organization is committed to diversity and empowering underserved communities of business owners. Empowering minority, veteran and women-owned businesses through smart, safe business banking is our responsibility. It supports our community’s needs and helps sustain the local economy.”