Northern Initiatives is in the process of moving to a new office. Due to technical issues, direct dial lines to NI staff are currently not available. Please call the main number, (906)228-5571, and the last three digits of the direct phone number can be dialed as the extension when prompted. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Northern Initiatives is a private, nonprofit community development corporation that provides rural entrepreneurs with access to capital, information and markets. Northern Initiatives loan fund, business consulting and sector development services support rural entrepreneurs, from startups to established businesses. Our goal is to keep rural Michigan a viable and valuable participant in the economy.

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