"I am a significantly different person and businessman because of my relationship with Northern Initiatives. They have always been there for me, and have been a big part of my…

"From an early age, I heard my father and grandfather talk about how important it was to 'be their own boss.' They each created good businesses out of nothing except…

  "Through their support, Northern Initiatives has become part of the ABS team. We are building and growing a world class manufacturing center in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan –…

"[My NI business coach] was my sounding board and mentor rolled into one. Whenever I asked if I was crazy for taking this on, he would help me see how…

"I’ve gotten so much more than a loan. Northern Initiatives really works with businesses and they know what creates success!" - Debbie Flannery, owner of LifeFit BrainFit Debbie Flannery has…

"I had no business management experience when we started the company. I learned as we went, but after working with Northern Initiatives, I realized there are ways of doing business…

“Northern Initiatives helped pinpoint our deficiencies and provided coaching and advice that resulted in changes for the better." - Ray Bauer, owner of 1668 Winery “There was no way that…

“Their new loan helped us move from a one-barrel system to a 10-barrel system. We hope this increased capacity will help us keep up with demand!” - Dave Vargo, owner…

  "I needed a lending partner that understood my business model and could finance it. Because I had worked with Northern Initiatives on the tourism campaign, they knew what I…

"[Northern Initiatives’ Profit Mastery Course] was an amazing class and I’d take it again if I had the time.” - John Scheidt, owner of Huron Mountain Bakery In his early…