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 Michigan Second Wave and Rapid…

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 at Northern Initiatives last fall…

Traverse Magazine updated its feature on Applecore General Store just in time for Mother's Day. The store, nestled in the beautiful Les Cheneaux region, is worthy of an in-person visit.…

To say Manistique was ready for Flatiron Brewing is an understatement. Look at this crowd! It's been a journey for this crew of former Manistique residenets and their families -…

We love the beginnings and inspiration behind Tillie's Tafel, and we know firsthand how much hard work this family has put in.  And now, so do the readers of Voyage…

One of our newest customers puts us over the moon! Excerpts from Rural Innovation Exchange: With a shared interest in cleaning up space and protecting humans from the detrimental effects…

U.S. Treasury Awards more than $1.73 Billion, including $3.43 Million to Michigan organizations Funding will help with effects of pandemic Fifteen Michigan organizations, including Northern Initiatives, are receiving $34.3 million…

Vive Michigan, a bilingual magazine based in Grand Rapids, put Northern Initiatives on its April cover! Northern Initiatives goes beyond just money and know-how for Latino business owners Northern Initiatives…

We're so keen on our Good Jobs Cohort and how much it will help our local economy we want to make it worth your time and effort. Everyone who goes…

The halls of Fancher and Mary McGuire elementary schools in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., have just received new vending machines. Book vending machines. Northern Initiatives customer Sleepy Dog Books has partnered…