Northern Initiatives 30th Anniversary Celebration
Northern Initiatives celebrated its 30th Anniversary, plus $100 million in loans, with a bunch of our friends, donors, funders, staff, board, and customers. If you missed it in real time,…
Northern Initiatives helps rural entrepreneurs build businesses, community
Stories in Issue Media publications highlight Northern Initiatives' work with rural entrepreneurs. "Location is vital to rural entrepreneurs. They are the most creative entrepreneurs out there,” Lanctot said. “They’re not…
Two learning opportunities for entrepreneurs
U.P. residents can write a business plan; everyone can learn about business loans Two learning opportunities are available from Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender working throughout Michigan. Applying for a…
Northern Initiatives awarded grant to help build climate resilience
Small businesses throughout Michigan will get financing, technical assistance MARQUETTE, MICH. – Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender, has been awarded $250,000 to help entrepreneurs throughout Michigan become more climate resilient.…
Restaurants in the News
The Candied Yam, Grand Rapids The Candied Yam in Grand Rapids and Slap Shot Sandwiches in Negaunee have been in the news. The Candied Yam and owner Jessica Tyson were…
Registration Open for U.P. Business Planning Cohort
Free Business Plan Classes for U.P. Entrepreneurs Five-week online cohort starts Oct. 1 A free cohort will help U.P. entrepreneurs develop a business plan, as well as discover other resources…
Business Equity Initiative Fund Grantees Announced
11 Small Business Owners will Share $50,000 Muskegon, MI – The Business Equity Initiative Fund, at the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, has awarded $50,000 in grants to women business…
Northern Initiatives awarded Platinum Seal
Northern Initiatives recently earned a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency! Check out our nonprofit profile to keep up to date with our impact: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/47-3130767 We work hard to be transparent…
Siblings Without Rivalry
Try and keep a dry eye while reading this wonderful Second Wave story about Rebecca Macleery, our customer and owner of Kalamazoo Dry Goods, and her sister, Jennifer Faketty, owner…
Myconaut awarded NSF grant
Myconaut, providers of affordable, nutritious mushrooms for Northern Michigan University and local businesses, is also a biotech startup that Northern Initiatives is thrilled to support. Founders Ryan Iacovacci, left, and…
