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After unbridled growth, Michigan craft beverage companies gird for devastating lows
Michigan’s craft beverage industry is facing a challenge with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic that is unlike any other in its history.
Northern Initiatives to increase small business lending with $2 million infusion from state
The state plans to provide up to $2 million to a Marquette-based small business lender to increase activity across the state.
Asset-based economic development key for leveraging outdoor recreation
Michigan’s outdoor recreation industry supports tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in consumer spending, but researchers and state officials say ongoing work is needed to understand how the industry can be used as an economic development tool.
Grant will help Northern Initiatives reach more Hispanic entrepreneurs in Michigan
A $500,000 grant from Wells Fargo Bank will enable Northern Initiatives to put a larger focus on diversifying its lending.
Alternative lender positions black-owned GR firm for growth
GRAND RAPIDS — When realized it needed to add vehicles to its fleet to grow the business, founder Rich Flowers ran into some roadblocks familiar to many African American and minority entrepreneurs.
Initiatives offer loan assistance for urban small businesses
A pair of initiatives across Southwest Michigan have a similar goal: supporting entrepreneurs starting small businesses in their respective cities and urban cores.