Northern Initiatives

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Could business grown here be global competitors? Could they be a force to build a better community? A stronger economy? ..we think so
NI Approved to make SBA Loans in 19 Lower Peninsula Counties

Serving rural businesses throughout Michigan and northern Wisconsin.

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Business Loans_________________________
Find information on lending services for start-ups and for business expansion projects here.
 

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Business Consulting Services____________
Systems and strategies to improve your manufacturing and business bottom line.
 

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Trees and Tourism_______________________
Special initiatives that support the regional economy.

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Entrepreneurial Education________________

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What’s New at
Northern Initiatives?
  • REGIONAL EVENT:
    "Building a Culture of Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Northern Michigan"
  • View Segment 1 of the Ryan Report featuring Laurie Spengler, President of Shorebank International (right click on link and "Save Target As" to download this file to your computer for viewing off-line)
  • View Segment 2 of the Ryan Report featuring Laurie Spengler, President of Shorebank International (right click on link and "Save Target As" to download this file to your computer for viewing off-line)
  • Presentation by Laurie Spengler of Shorebank International for the Marquette Economic Club, Dec. 10, 2007
  • Board Members Mary Houghton and Ron Grzywinski are recognized as “Best Leaders” by US News!
  • 2006 Annual Report
  • 2007 Annual Audit
  • NI Receives 2007 CDFI Award
  • Electronic Commons Report titled, "Knowledge Sharing Innovations in the Natural Resources Community" recently released
  • BizInfoNetwork.org
    A comprehensive small business resource guide.
  • GreatWaters.net
    Your gateway to the eastern U.P.!
  • Service Area Map

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    Northern Initiatives is a non-profit community development corporation

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    photo by:     Dan Urbanski