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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Thank you sponsors and volunteers for helping make
Bay Cliff Prom 2008 a wonderful night!

What’s New at
Northern Initiatives?
  • 2007 Annual Report
  • REGIONAL EVENT:
    "Building a Culture of Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Northern Michigan"
  • CSW and the Aspen Institute has announced Northern Initiatives as the successful candidate to convene a grant entitled “Regional Collaboration to Support Very Small Businesses in Michigan”.
  • $300,000 Invested into entreprenurial development through the Northern Initiatives Notes Program
  • Board Members Mary Houghton and Ron Grzywinski are recognized as “Best Leaders” by US News!
  • 2007 Annual Audit
  • 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