Dental practice requests $255,000 for off-site infrastructure; board approves $25,000 grant

Staff presented a proposal from the Center for Oral and Dental Implant Surgery to expand its existing office near Cooper Road and requested MEDC assistance for off‑site infrastructure. Staff said the total construction cost is $3,300,000 and that the applicant is receiving an SBA loan of $3.1 million; the company currently employs six full‑time employees and plans to hire an additional full‑time surgeon.

In presenting the request, staff stated: "They have asked for $255,000 to cover the cost of the off-site and off-site infrastructure, including the water line storm and sewer," and asked the board for consideration. The board moved to approve a $25,000 grant for Item 2062682; the motion passed by a vote of seven to zero. The record shows the board approved a smaller grant amount than the request; staff did not detail in the public portion how the approved amount was calculated relative to the request. Expected completion for the project was stated as fall 2027.