Northern Initiatives

About

Provides loans and business services to small business owners and entrepreneurs who create jobs and enable the communities of Northern MI to thrive.

Story

Northern Initiatives provides loans to small business owners and entrepreneurs that might not qualify for loans from traditional banks for a variety of reasons.

Northern Initiatives wants every small business owner to have the knowledge and confidence to grow their business. That's why every one of our loans comes with complimentary access to a suite of practical trainings and tools on topics that matter most - money, marketing, and management. Money and know-how, every business owner needs both!

Northern Initiatives is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Mission

Northern Initiatives is a Community Development Financial Institution. We’re in business to provide loans and business services to small business owners and entrepreneurs who create jobs and enable the communities of Northern rural Michigan and neighboring Wisconsin to thrive.

Products

Small Business Loans, Training and Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

"Northern Initiatives provides loans to small business owners and entrepreneurs that might not qualify for loans from traditional banks for a variety of reasons. Our headquarters is in Marquette, with offices throughout the state.Northern Initiatives wants every small business owner to have the knowledge and confidence to grow their business. That's why every one of our loans comes with complimentary access to a suite of practical trainings and tools on topics that matter most - money, marketing, startup, and management. Money and know-how, every business owner needs both!Northern Initiatives is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender."