This CNET article is a great explanation of the work CDFIs do, and how they are different from banks. “CDFIs don’t just talk the talk; they walk the walk of…

Tastefull Vegan owner Kalene McElveen took second place in the Michigan Good Food Fund pitch contest at the Making it in Michigan event. Food businesses from across the state applied…

As part of a new partnership with Issue Media, we're getting the word out about our work to a statewide audience. This article, in SW Michigan Second Wave and Rapid…

Joy Leger, who went through Northern Initiatives' Business Planning course in Battle Creek, is launching her rollerskating business, Good Vibez. A multi-week small business course at Northern Initiatives last fall…

Traverse Magazine updated its feature on Applecore General Store just in time for Mother's Day. The store, nestled in the beautiful Les Cheneaux region, is worthy of an in-person visit.…

To say Manistique was ready for Flatiron Brewing is an understatement. Look at this crowd! It's been a journey for this crew of former Manistique residenets and their families -…

We love the beginnings and inspiration behind Tillie's Tafel, and we know firsthand how much hard work this family has put in.  And now, so do the readers of Voyage…

One of our newest customers puts us over the moon! Excerpts from Rural Innovation Exchange: With a shared interest in cleaning up space and protecting humans from the detrimental effects…