Northern Initiatives and Our Customers are On the Move

The Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund is one of the best ways communities can invest in themselves. We call it the Community Business…

Kellee VanValkenburg, owner of Cereal City Candle Co., is featured in this SW Michigan Second Wave article. Kellee went through our Business Planning Cohort in…

Because summertime is the best time to make improvements, we're making a push for our UPPCO Energy Loans. This commercial is airing in the U.P.…

Este artículo de CNET explica muy bien la labor de las CDFI y en qué se diferencian de los bancos. "Las CDFI no se limitan…

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;…

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…

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…

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…

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…