John Weber

DFCU Financial values our partnership with WJR Radio as sponsor of the speaker series in conjunction with the Detroit Economic Club. This week, Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, spoke about the progress his state is making in the areas of economic development, job creation, and investments in infrastructure.

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Ziegler announces the successful pricing of $74,920,000 Series 2025A Bonds for Marquette. Operating on 46 acres on the North Side of Indianapolis, Marquette consists of 300 independent living units, 47 assisted living units, 22 memory care assisted living units, and 57 skilled nursing beds. Bond proceeds will be used to refund Marquette’s outstanding debt as well as fund $25 million in new money capital improvements. https://bit.ly/43xLoxz

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Fifth Third’s Northern Ohio Middle Market and Asset Based Lending team recently provided financing to American Consolidated Industries Inc., based in #Cleveland, to support its acquisition of Indiana-based T&B Tube Co. This marks the largest acquisition in the company’s history and a significant step in its growth. At Fifth Third Bank, we remain committed to helping local businesses access the capital and insights they need to achieve their goals.

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Ziegler announces the successful pricing of $74,920,000 Series 2025A Bonds for Marquette. Operating on 46 acres on the North Side of Indianapolis, Marquette consists of 300 independent living units, 47 assisted living units, 22 memory care assisted living units, and 57 skilled nursing beds. Bond proceeds will be used to refund Marquette’s outstanding debt as well as fund $25 million in new money capital improvements. https://bit.ly/43xLoxz

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📣 📣 Informal Middle Market & Commercial Bankers Association Cleveland 📣📣 Interested??⁉️ What if middle market and commercial banking relationship managers and leaders across Greater Cleveland had a more intentional way to connect and build meaningful relationships with one another? Not just another networking event, but a small, consistent group of peers from different banks coming together once a month to have open conversations about what’s working, what’s challenging, and what we’re seeing across the market. As bankers, we play a critical role in the growth of our communities and the broader economy. There is an opportunity to be even more thoughtful and collaborative in how we support local businesses, serve our clients, and contribute to the communities that rely on us. Every banks operates differently, and there is real value in sharing perspectives, exchanging ideas, and learning from one another, not just to grow individually, but to create a greater collective impact. If this resonates, feel free to direct message me. I would love to connect with others who see value in it. And if something like this already exists locally, I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Thank you!!

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Ziegler is pleased to announce its role as the capital structure advisor and hedge advisor in the placement of a $52,500,000 acquisition loan on behalf of a regional owner/operator. The financing was used to acquire five enhanced independent living communities totaling 695 beds in the Metro-Detroit MSA. https://bit.ly/45hZROX

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With change comes opportunity! The Comerica Bank / Fifth Third Bank merger is a timely reminder that consolidation across the banking sector continues to accelerate. As this trend plays out, middle-market companies will have fewer traditional lenders to choose from. At the same time, the banks that remain are becoming increasingly selective in the corporate loan opportunities they are willing to fund. As a result, many corporate borrowers are being pushed into the private credit markets to finance growth initiatives and acquisition strategies. The good news? Private credit is no longer a niche alternative. It has grown into a $2.5 trillion market, offering borrowers greater flexibility in structuring, increased certainty of execution, and significantly shorter underwriting timelines. The challenge is that private credit markets remain highly fragmented. Successfully navigating them requires experienced capital markets guidance. At Bankers Edge Advisory, we help corporate borrowers and transaction sponsors confidently access and navigate the private credit landscape—delivering tailored capital solutions that align with strategic objectives. And if you’re a commercial market lender impacted by industry consolidation, we want to talk to you. Apply below and let’s start a conversation! Sincerely, Richard Consul Managing Partner Bankers Edge Advisory

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