1994
MCDC FOUNDED
Memorial Baptist Church experienced dramatic growth in membership. Under the visionary leadership of Rev. Dr. Adrian M. Brooks Sr., the church decided to organize the Memorial Community Development Corp to meet the needs of the poverty stricken center city.
1996
A SUBWAY RESTAURANT IS BUILT
The Ellsperman family built Subway and the business and franchise are sold to MCDC in 1998 as a component to its Youth Employment Program. Deacon Nathan Young managed the Subway from 1998-2002. The business franchise was later sold; however, MCDC retained ownership of the property.