Michigan Good Food Fund A new mixed use development of Hispanic businesses, including a brewery, multiple restaurants, outdoor farmers market, and business incubator space is in the works in Grand…

<<< Back to Customer Stories Update: Bake Superior Bread Ironwood, Michigan “The help we’ve received from Northern Initiatives has been extremely beneficial.” - Andrew Brand, co-owner, Bake Superior Bread Andrew…

Customers in the News Public Thread is revolutionizing the textile industry. Beechwood Cafe is serving up the freshest food possible. Our partners at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are getting…

CSG helps out at Italian Fest "I couldn't imagine what Italian Fest would have looked like without us having the standard of work in order as we were planning." -…

Customers in the News These small businesses, helped by Northern Initiatives, bring you everything from freshly brewed coffee to tarot cards, bubble tea to sweet deals. And they’re in the…

Community Business Loan Fund The communities we work with love these loans as well. When the loan is paid back, the money is available to help more businesses, without the…

Initiate is Growing Initiate gives business owners 24/7 access to vetted, reliable resources to help their businesses succeed. Northern Initiatives created Initiate to get solid, consistent technical assistance to customers,…

Line of Credit Partners “Financial institutions think we have to do it all on our own, but partnerships like this strengthen us both.” - Heather Luciani, CEO, Marshall Community Credit…

Rapid Response Fund The federal government acknowledged our hard work and perseverance with grants to CDFIs around the country, including Northern Initiatives CDFIs have been here for decades, helping small…

Startup Resources now on Initiate “We’ve got the best and latest information and it’s all in one spot, ready when you need it.” Amanda Blondeau, Chief Strategy Officer Starting a…