Milestone arrives as the nonprofit lender is celebrating 30 years of supporting Michigan small businesses Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender supporting small businesses in Michigan, has reached $100 million in…
An article in Review, a monthly publication from the Michigan Municipal League, highlights the new Michigan CDFI Coalition. (Article starts on Page 31 or download a PDF here) Michigan CDFIs…
Fun story about Suipi's East End Eatery in Battle Creek, owned by "Suipi, 49, who seems to have a permanent big smile [and] is a model of perseverance." In 2013…
The Michigan SBDC loves First Catch LLC as much as we do. Check out this story: Paul Smith’s love of fishing turned into a source of income to support himself…
Founders of Shorebank Corp. Inspired a National CDFI Movement WASHINGTON, D.C. – Northern Initiatives board members Mary Houghton and Ron Gryzwinski received the CDFI industry’s highest honor at this year’s…
The Battle Creek Food Prize is back and we couldn't be happier! Food Prize is a food event and pitch competition held with 12 finalists at Kellogg Arena Oct. 7.…
Michigan’s largest CDFI will connect small business owners with resources throughout the state MARQUETTE, MICH., Oct. 10, 2023 – Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender working throughout Michigan, has been awarded…
Through our partnership with Issue Media, this story is in several publications around the state. Community foundations have found a satisfying way to invest in their communities. They’re investing in…
Great story in the Mining Gazette about Nisu Bakery and Cafe in Hancock. HANCOCK — “Nisu” is a traditional sweet bread made with cardamom. It’s also the name of a…
This story is part of a series in Second Wave SW Michigan that uplifts equitable small businesses and its ecosystem in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. On an afternoon in…
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