Northern Initiatives and Our Customers are On the Move

Our PPP Efforts (Part 3) Opening and expanding a business during a pandemic is tricky. And every time Jeff and Patti Dewes tried to apply…

Our PPP Efforts (Part 2) “The same day we had the call to review and sign the documents, within hours the money was in our…

Our PPP Efforts (Part 1) “When you see your kids putting their heart and soul into something, with no pay, doing it for their dad,…

A Note from our President “Throughout the year, I was continuously awed by our customers and their creativity and resilience. ” – Elissa Sangalli, President…

TCF Mini-Grants “We were able to increase sales by more than 200% by adding an outdoor dining alternative versus utilizing carry out only services. This…

As the holiday season approaches, the hustle and bustle we normally experience is different.   Throughout the year, we have heard just how important it…

My name is Elissa Sangalli and I’m the new CEO of Northern Initiatives. After serving on the Northern Initiatives board for two years, I joined…

We are pleased to announce, Elissa Sangalli has been selected as Northern Initiatives new President.   Northern Initiatives is a Community Development Financial Institution. Since…

Collaboration........   A project that Northern Initiatives developed with the US Small Business Administration was to capture operations and best practices across users of the…