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Northern Initiatives Reaches $100 Million in Loans to Small Businesses

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,…

Municipal Finance in Michigan Municipal League

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…

Suipi’s East End Eatery serving up award-winning fare in Battle Creek

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…

Michigan SBDC catches up with First Catch

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…

Northern Initiatives Board Members Receive Industry’s Highest Award

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…

Battle Creek Food Prize

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…

Northern Initiatives Awarded Grant to Get Entrepreneurs Capital-Ready

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…

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

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…