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Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the SBA 504 Loan specialist, was recently featured on the television show, “America’s PremierExperts™”, airing on affiliates of CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC. 

Orlando, Fla. – July 9, 2009 – America’s PremierExperts™, the television show, was filmed in February in Los Angeles, California.  The television show, which is co-produced by JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., serves as a comprehensive profile of America’s leading experts. The individuals showcased on the show are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market that shared their secrets of success with the audience. 

The first episode of the “America’s PremierExperts™ television show recently aired on affiliates of CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX.  The episode was recently premiered online at http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.  The first episode features 20 of the best business minds in the country revealing the one “big thing” viewers can do to continue to thrive in this changing economy.

One of these experts is Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation and a commercial lending expert.  Hurn was chosen to appear on the show for his expertise and success in the commercial real estate finance industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans.  Mercantile Capital Corporation focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.

About appearing on the show, Hurn recently remarked, “I am very proud to have been featured on the America’s PremierExperts™ television show.  It was a great opportunity to showcase what our SmartChoice Loan can do for small businesses that are eagerly trying to increase their net worth by purchasing their own commercial real estate, as opposed to renting.  There is no better time than right now to own commercial property.” 

To find out more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Capital Corporation, please visit http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

To find out more about America’s PremierExperts™ visit http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities all over the country.

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:

America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and businesspeople who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.

Altamonte Springs, Fla./July 2, 2009 – Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Chris Moran Enterprises, LLC (dba The Kajun Sportsman) on June 1st, 2009 for $3,930,00 in total project costs. 

The project consisted of a marina/restaurant/motel development.  The Kajun Sportsman Marina is convenient to backwater fishing or access thru Port Fourchon to the Gulf of Mexico and often hosts the prestigious Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour.  Anthony’s Restaurant and Bar serves the freshest shellfish and many specialty items, including an extensive wine list and full bar.  Visitors can then retreat to the Kajun Motel to rest before enjoying another day of boating and fishing. 

“The staff at Mercantile went above and beyond.  They couldn’t have been more helpful or professional,” said Chris Moran, owner of Chris Moran Enterprises, LLC.  For more information, visit www.TheKajunSportsman.com.  

Mercantile Commercial Capital’s SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program (aka the SBA 504 loan) helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like Mr. Moran, have an opportunity to increase their net-worth through commercial property ownership.  Mercantile’s specialization in SmartChoice Commercial Loans allows their borrowers to own their commercial property with one-third to half the down payment required by ordinary banks, while getting the least expensive capital available in the marketplace.  This enables business owners to reduce their risk and stay more liquid, while gaining all the benefits of commercial real estate ownership.

For more information, visit www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and www.504Blog.com.

Contacts:

Chris Hurn, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Robin Lashley, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Mercantile Capital Corporation, the Florida-based firm that ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or expand their operations, recently appointed Warren Mohr vice president of sales in the New York/Long Island region.

Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corp., said Mohr formerly served as a senior account executive with G.E. Capital, and has more than 35 years of experience in lending and finance.

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For more information contact

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, President/COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142  

Visit http://www.504Experts.com or http://www.504blog.com for more information.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Mercantile Capital Corporation in Altamonte Springs reports it is seeing a big increase in commercial property loans.           

The firm, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed on loans that total more than $10 million in May, up more than 66 percent over the same period last year.           

Geof Longstaff, co-founder and chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said May lending activity included $3.3 million to acquire and renovate a marina in Golden Meadow, La., and two loans that totaled $7 million to acquire Best Western hotel properties in Winslow and Cottonwood, Ariz.           

Longstaff said the firm’s commercial property loans in May, 2008 totaled just over $6 million. 

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For more information contact

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, President/COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 

Visit www.504Experts.com or www.504blog.com for more information.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Mercantile Capital Corporation recently expanded its offices in the Oasis Office Building on S.R. 434 in Altamonte Springs. 

Christopher G. Hurn, president and chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the 2,100 square foot addition was necessary to accommodate the firm’s new employees. 

“We’ve hired five new employees over the past six weeks to expand our staff by 25 percent,” Hurn said. 

Currently, Mercantile Capital Corporation employs 20 full-time and four part-time professionals in about 7,000 square feet of office space. 

Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks as one of the nation’s most successful providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.  

For more information contact:

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, President/COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 

Visit www.504Experts.com or www.504blog.com for more information.

Altamonte Springs, Fla. (May 26, 2009)  –  Mercantile Capital Corporation (formerly Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC) has long been an advocate for opportunities that exist for entrepreneurial businesses to grow in our changing economy.  Their monthly TeleSeminar Series, Small Business Success Strategies®, will feature Tony Rubleski, author of MIND CAPTURE: How You Can Stand Out in the Age of Advertising Deficit Disorder on Wednesday, May 27^th at 12:00 p.m. EST.  Rubleski argues that changing your mindset and taking a fresh look at your marketing and sales strategy will determine your success or demise in today’s recessionary and challenging global economy.  Visit www.SmallBusinessSuccessStrategies.com to learn more about this upcoming TeleSeminar. 

“Our Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminars provide America’s small business owners with the information and inspiration they need to take their businesses to a new level,” said Chris Hurn, CEO/Cofounder of Mercantile, who also facilitates the monthly TeleSeminar calls.  “This month’s call with Tony Rubleski will give them insight into how to effectively market right now.”  

Some of the topics this month’s Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar call will cover include:

·      The two critical things businesses must possess to have a fighting chance in these trying economic times.

·      The #1 mistake 99% of business owners make in their marketing, and how to fix it.

·      Ways to find and implement ideas into your marketing and sales efforts for maximum profits.

 The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series was created in January 2007.  TeleSeminar Subscribers receive LIVE monthly access to today’s best-selling and leading business authors, consultants, business gurus, and other successful Entrepreneurs.  Past Special Guests have included authors Michael Gerber, Bo Burlingham, Tim Ferriss, Harv Eker, Keith McFarland, and Dan Kennedy, among others.  Each call features over an hour of each Special Guest being interviewed about his area of expertise, often including in-depth information not detailed in their books.  Additionally, Subscribers get to ask the Special Guests their questions during a LIVE Q&A segment.  To find out more about the Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series, as well as past and future guests, visit www.SmallBusinessSuccessStrategies.com. 

About Tony Rubleski:

Tony Rubleski is currently president of Mind Capture Group, based in Spring Lake, Michigan, and focuses on direct marketing consulting, copywriting, advanced public relations and sales and marketing training for business groups and sales team.  His work has been featured by many news outlets including Bottom Line Magazine, CNN Radio, FOX TV network and ABC TV.               

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.  Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the firm provides financing for projects nationwide.  Please visit www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com for more information.    

Chris Hurn, CEO of Inc. 500 Company Mercantile Capital Corporation, has recently launched a new podcast series, offering listeners a preview of his popular Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar series. 

Altamonte Springs, Fla. – May 12, 2009 - Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, has been hosting a popular teleseminar series called Small Business Success Strategies® for over two years. 

The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series, hosted by Chris Hurn, offers Subscribers LIVE monthly access to today’s best-selling and leading business authors, consultants, marketing gurus and other successful Entrepreneurs. Some of the featured authors have included: Tim Ferriss; Michael Gerber; Bo Burlingham; Harv Eker; Dan Kennedy; Rich Sloan; and many more. 

Each call features over an hour of each Special Guest being interviewed by Chris about his or her area of expertise, often including information not detailed in their books. After that, the phone lines are open and subscribers get to ask the tough nagging questions that pertain to their businesses. 

Recently, Chris Hurn has begun to make available 5-minute podcasts of each of these teleseminars.  Each podcast follows a “Three Questions With…” format, allowing listeners to get an idea of the content of these teleseminars, as well as get to know some of the accomplished guests that Hurn invites to be a part of them. 

“With these new podcasts available, we are hoping to shed some light on the incredible talent that has been a part of these teleseminars.  The conversations between myself, our special guests and our subscribers during each of these calls, have proven to be an invaluable asset to small businesses and entrepreneurs everywhere.  We are always trying to find new and innovative ways to grow their businesses, and these teleseminars are a great place to ‘gather’ and share innovative ideas,” remarked Chris Hurn. 

For a complete list of past guests, and to download free podcasts as they become available, please visit http://www.SmallBusinessSuccessStrategies.com 

To subscribe to Small Business Success Strategies®, please visit http://www.504experts.com/documents/SBSS_Subscription_Form.pdf 

About Mercantile Capital Corporation: 

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities. 

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

Altamonte Springs, Fla./April 27, 2009 – Mercantile Capital Corporation (formerly known as Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC), which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for the Umansky Law Firm, P.A. on April 15th, 2009 for $1,270,000 in total project costs. 

Based in Orlando, the Umansky Law Firm provides criminal defense services to individuals throughout Central Florida, in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake, Polk, and Hillsborough counties.  “Our contact at Mercantile was great.  He had awesome knowledge of the product and was accessible well beyond work hours.  The team at Mercantile worked tirelessly to make the loan process a breeze,” said William Umansky, owner of the Umansky Law Firm.  Visit www.TheLawMan.net for more information.  

Mercantile Capital Corporation’s SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like Mr. Umansky, have an opportunity to increase their net-worth through Commercial property ownership.  Mercantile’s specialization in SmartChoice  Commercial Loans, also known as SBA 504’s, allows their borrowers to own their Commercial property with one-third to half the down payment required by ordinary banks, while getting the least expensive capital available in the marketplace.  This enables business owners to reduce their risk and stay more liquid, while gaining all the benefits of Commercial real estate ownership. 

For more information, visit www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and www.504Blog.com.

Contacts:

Chris Hurn, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Robin Lashley, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Altamonte Springs, Fla. (April 22, 2009)  –  Mercantile Capital Corporation (formerly Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC) has launched the website component of their highly popular Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series.  The website can be found at http://www.SmallBusinessSuccessStrategies.com and serves as a resource for business owners and entrepreneurs to learn more about the featured best-selling business authors as well as Subscribe to the TeleSeminar Series.  

The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series was created in January 2007 by Mercantile Capital Corporation CEO/Cofounder, Chris Hurn.  TeleSeminar Subscribers receive monthly LIVE access to today’s best-selling and leading business authors, consultants, marketing gurus and other successful Entrepreneurs.  Past Special Guests have included authors Michael Gerber, Bo Burlingham, Tim Ferriss, Harv Eker, Keith McFarland, and Dan Kennedy among others.  Each call features over an hour of each Special Guest lecturing about his or her area of expertise, often including in-depth information not detailed in their books.  Additionally, Subscribers get to ask the Special Guests their questions during a live Q&A segment. 

“As an SBA 504 lender, we work with small and mid-sized businesses every day.  The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar series is just another way we can help America’s small businesses succeed,” said Hurn.  “Launching the website will allow even more business owners across the country to have access to these vital resources, and in light of the current economic struggles were facing, the timing couldn’t be any better.”

The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series is the newest service Mercantile Capital Corporation provides to owners of small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and their advisors.  Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.  Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the firm provides financing for projects nationwide. 

Media Contacts:

Chris Hurn, Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC 407-786-5040

Robin Lashley, Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC 407-786-5040

Dan Eshbaugh and Monica Perez 

Altamonte Springs, Fla. – Mercantile Capital Corporation, (formerly Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC), which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small businesses, recently appointed two new executives. 

Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said Dan Eshbaugh has been named Director – National Real Estate Group, in the firm’s Chicago office. 

Eshbaugh has more than 19 years experience in the real estate finance industry, including service as an executive at GE Capital, and is a graduate

of Southern Methodist University in Texas.   Hurn said Eshbaugh will lead

Mercantile’s efforts to forge long-term relationships with real estate firms and associations throughout the US.  “We’re excited to add him to the Mercantile Team”, said Hurn.  “Dan’s extensive network and understanding of commercial lending should help us continue our rapid expansion plans.” 

Monica Perez, a graduate of the University of Central Florida, was named senior loan officer at Mercantile Capital Corporation, Hurn said.  Perez has more than five years of commercial loan experience. She was formerly with GE Capital as well, and she will be working in the firm’s Altamonte Springs, FL headquarters.

 For more information visit http://wwwTheSmartChoiceLoan.com or contact: 

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Geof Longstaff, Chairman Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, LLC 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142