Northern Initiatives helps rural entrepreneurs build businesses, community

Stories in Issue Media publications highlight Northern Initiatives' work with rural entrepreneurs. "Location is vital to rural entrepreneurs. They are the most creative entrepreneurs out there,” Lanctot said. “They’re not…

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Northern Initiatives awarded grant to help build climate resilience

Small businesses throughout Michigan will get financing, technical assistance MARQUETTE, MICH.  – Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender, has been awarded $250,000 to help entrepreneurs throughout Michigan become more climate resilient.…

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Read more about the article Elissa Sangalli named Leader of the Year
Northern Initiatives President Elissa Sangalli, shown here with CEDAM board member Charlotte Smith, was named Leader of the Year by CEDAM Michigan at its annual meeting.

Elissa Sangalli named Leader of the Year

Annually, the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) recognizes a Leader of the Year. They look for a member who has engaged in creative programming, been involved in an exciting…

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