Fiscal fitness.

• Position: SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

PRESENTED by MOUNTAIN AMERICA CREDIT UNION

BACKGROUND

Recently, Utah ranked number one on the Forbes annual listing of Best States for Businesses. This ranking is no surprise to Wayne Belleau (Owner) and Ryan Belleau (CFO) of Manor House Development. For 20 years, these developers have been doing their part to help Utah attract and retain top businesses by creating and managing office and retail spaces in highly desirable, convenient locations throughout Davis County.

Unlike several development companies, Wayne doesn't walk away from a project after the structure is finished. Manor House Development maintains close relationships with tenants throughout their presence in the building. Similarly, Mountain America Credit Union understands that often there is no discernable end to a financial project. The credit union is committed to providing a high level of service long after an account is established, and they do it with their clients' needs in mind.

Wayne is currently using Mountain America as his company's primary financial institution. This helps him to continue managing existing developments, and it opens up opportunities for expansion.

THE SITUATION

Prior to using Mountain America's services, Wayne's financial institution closed, leaving his business vulnerable. When looking for a new financial partner, Wayne needed stability and a staff who takes personal interest in his company. Based on the experience with his personal accounts at Mountain America, Wayne knew they would be a good partner and decided to move all his finances there.

"In today's world we have competition with other banks and we're working toward creating a strong relationship with our members," said Bryan Hurst, a business account executive with Mountain America. "We create relationships by listening to what they want and need. Sometimes the customer will request something and it may not be the right fit, so we suggest a better solution."

"I've known Wayne for about 10 years, and I worked with him to make it as easy as possible to do business,"...