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"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…

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

"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…

“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…

“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…

“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…

  “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…

“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,…

"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…