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Help Us Celebrate 30 Years!
30 Years of Supporting Michigan Small Businesses
To honor our 30th year, our goal is to raise $30,000 by the end of the year to help more small businesses start and grow.
Impact at a Glance
Given in small business loans
Total jobs created and retained by our small business loans
Of our loan customers receive additional business support
Of our 2022 customers were startups
Building Equity in Business Ownership
Community Partnerships
Whether you are a business looking to support other businesses, a bank or foundation supporting financially, or a donor who wants to ensure our communities have access to diverse entrepreneurs, Northern Initiative is proud of all of our partners.
Investing and Donating with Foundation and Bank Partners
Northern Initiatives partners with many community and private foundations, commercial and community banks, and credit unions to support the start and growth of small businesses.
Investments from foundations are put to work supporting small businesses right in their own communities, and banks are our No. 1 referral partner.
By investing with Northern Initiatives, a bank knows its money will be put to work in the local community — and that investment will strengthen their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) ratings.
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Your support drives the growth of our communities. If you would like to support our mission financially, please make a donation today!