11 a.m., Detroit Mark Bottai of Bottai Construction Management walks through a house he just finished renovating. On Detroit's Eastside, there are at least 11,000 abandoned homes. Tired of seeing the community deteriorate, the young entrepreneur put his construction skills to use by buying and renovating rundown houses, then selling them . Mark got started with a real estate loan from ShoreBank and a predevelopment loan from ShoreBank Capital, a company that invests in new or expanding companies. To date, Mark has renovated 60 homes and purchased two apartment buildings that he is now rehabbing. For most of his buyers, this is their first home. Recognizing that his houses would have a higher value if the neighborhood felt stronger, Mark bought a key commercial property, planning to renovate it, bring in new retailers and add a new sense of stability to the community. Over the years, ShoreBank has helped hundreds of developers renovate thousands of homes. It's a sound formula for strengthening communities while helping individuals build wealth - extending loans to developers creates jobs, provides affordable homes for families, revitalizes communities and helps entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Together with dedicated entrepreneurs like Mark, ShoreBank is changing the world, one block at a time.