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Featured Success Stories

Sleepy Dog Books

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Riley and Jennifer Justis had always dreamed of owning a bookstore. The pandemic gave them more time to dream. And plan. And make it happen.…
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Messersmith Manufacturing

Bark River, Michigan
Messersmith Manufacturing of Bark River, Mich., designs, manufactures and installs biomass boiler systems. Messersmith was incorporated in 1982 by Gailyn and Valerie Messersmith and is…
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A | M Floral and Gifts

Newaygo, Michigan
Amy McKinley has run businesses before and even has a degree in business. But she knows enough about business to know she doesn’t know enough.…
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Brewery Outré

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Ted Linabury wrote his first business plan in high school. It was for custom rollercoasters rich people could build in their yards. The second one,…
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Supermercado Mexico

Grand Rapids, Michigan
  “Northern Initiatives saw the potential we saw and was the first lender who helped us ... You are the ones who made this happen.”…
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Polished Nail Boutique
Traverse City, Michigan
"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…
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Advanced Blending Solutions
Wallace, Michigan
  "Through their support, Northern Initiatives has become part of the ABS team. We are building and growing a world class manufacturing center in the…
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Four Leaf Brewing Company
Clare, 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…
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LifeFit BrainFit
Kingsford, Michigan
"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…
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Superior Stoves & Fireplaces
Marquette, Michigan
"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…
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1668 Winery
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
“Northern Initiatives helped pinpoint our deficiencies and provided coaching and advice that resulted in changes for the better." - Ray Bauer, owner of 1668 Winery…
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Paddle Hard Brewing
Grayling, Michigan
“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…
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Lake Effect Associates, LLC
Traverse City, Michigan
  "I needed a lending partner that understood my business model and could finance it. Because I had worked with Northern Initiatives on the tourism…
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Huron Mountain Bakery
Marquette and Ishpeming, Michigan
"[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…
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