Established in 1981, Georgia Certified Development Corporation (GCDC) is one of the nation's largest and most active Certified Development Companies. GCDC provides powerful tools for economic growth in Georgia, playing an integral role in stimulating local, regional, and statewide economies by partnering with lenders to provide SBA 504 loans to small businesses. To date, GCDC has lent over $100 million and created over 2,500 jobs, with more than 30 years of experience in long-term, fixed-rate financing for the acquisition, construction, expansion, or modernization of fixed assets.