Muskegon County grant helping new women business owners
Lataja Cosse started Divine Minds, Early Learning Academy in her home in 2020. The $5,000 grant from the BEI Fund is helping her buy outdoor play equipment. Click here to…
How a Muskegon County fund is helping women grow their businesses
MLive has a great story about the BEI grants. Help us spread the word! MUSKEGON, MI – The Business Equity Initiative’s next round of grants for women business owners is…
Workshop series builds effective leaders and managers
Northern Initiatives offering free monthly ZingTrain courses Northern Initiatives is offering a series of free, monthly online workshops to strengthen leadership skills in managers and business owners. Hosted in partnership…
Northern Initiatives 30th Anniversary Celebration
Northern Initiatives celebrated its 30th Anniversary, plus $100 million in loans, with a bunch of our friends, donors, funders, staff, board, and customers. If you missed it in real time,…
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…
Two learning opportunities for entrepreneurs
U.P. residents can write a business plan; everyone can learn about business loans Two learning opportunities are available from Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender working throughout Michigan. Applying for a…
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.…
Restaurants in the News
The Candied Yam, Grand Rapids The Candied Yam in Grand Rapids and Slap Shot Sandwiches in Negaunee have been in the news. The Candied Yam and owner Jessica Tyson were…
Registration Open for U.P. Business Planning Cohort
Free Business Plan Classes for U.P. Entrepreneurs Five-week online cohort starts Oct. 1 A free cohort will help U.P. entrepreneurs develop a business plan, as well as discover other resources…
Business Equity Initiative Fund Grantees Announced
11 Small Business Owners will Share $50,000 Muskegon, MI – The Business Equity Initiative Fund, at the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, has awarded $50,000 in grants to women business…
