"I started my business using credit cards to purchase inventory and equipment. At the time, I didn't know groups like Northern Initiatives were out there to help. With a good…

"Northern Initiatives took us from the days when we couldn't sell beer to when we could sell again!" David Gill, President of Drifa A global pandemic didn’t curb the enthusiasm…

"I kept seeing issues with patients running out of oxygen or getting low. I knew I could design something." - Valerie Obenchain, founder of Advanced Interactive Response Systems   Innovation…

"In the midst of the chaos, there were a few that seemed to wade into the uncertainly with us, one being Northern Initiatives. Northern Initiatives offered financial assistance right away…

“When I looked at the Northern Initiatives website, I could see they were there to help. They have all the resources you could need. And they prove it every day,…

“The loan helped us purchase some breathalyzers and other equipment, rent office space, and get additional training and certifications. Northern Initiatives also showed us how to optimize our website through…

“Northern Initiatives really raised the roof of possibility for me. They took the time to see what I was doing in the business and saw the potential and gave me…

  “Northern Initiatives was very responsive in helping me secure a loan to purchase a trailer and 55-gallon stainless fermenters. Without that, we would have stayed stagnant. The loan was…

“Northern Initiatives is a terrific partner for a manufacturer in Michigan. I appreciate their willingness to listen and really understand our unique business environment, challenges, and opportunities.” - Jessica Frost,…

"There is help available, and from good people. Northern Initiatives brought technical, financial, and marketing tools to my business. I intend to share what I have learned with other small…