Our 2021 Annual Report   If the country didn’t realize the importance of Community Development Financial Institutions before the pandemic, they certainly are aware now. CDFIs helped more small businesses…

Northern Initiatives Helps Snackwerks Grow and Hire   BATTLE CREEK, MICH. - The sweet smells of cinnamon and apples waft through a northside Battle Creek neighborhood where a former grocery…

Battle Creek Entrepreneur Education programs launch in West Michigan Northern Initiatives continues its mission of supporting Battle Creek businesses with new programs designed specifically for early stage entrepreneurs. A Business…

Customers in the News Mexican menu, logging equipment, fishing lures, and a growing franchise MEDC and Initiate In an effort to support small businesses in Northern Michigan, specialized business training…

Make An Impact (The guide actually works all year long) If you want your money to go further, keep it close to home. We've found out during this pandemic just…

As Seen on TV The lighting on 'Yellowstone' steals the show Craftsman Phil Myer just wanted to pick up some quarter sawn white oak at his local lumberyard. He didn’t…

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." -…