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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nisu Bakery serving up a slice of Finnish culture
Great story in the Mining Gazette about Nisu Bakery and Cafe in Hancock. Irma Boyd’s Cardamom Pulla Braid won first place…
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