Building Toward Sustainability: The Evolution of Northern Initiatives

"In 1997, a defining event altered the course for Northern Initiatives, a regional economic development organization serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The nonprofit received one of the first program related investments (PRIs) issued by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Both organizations were exploring whether a significant injection of funds could lead toward higher production levels, greater achievement of mission, regional market reach, and long-term growth and sustainability." Click here for entire article....