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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Northern Initiatives is aiming to give out 100 loans this year, doubling last year

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Beth Millner started making jewelry while studying metalsmithing and art design at Northern Michigan University

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The majority of the six ballot proposals are constitutional amendments

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  One of the ballot initiatives that has created controversy downstate is Proposal One, a referendum on the state's Emergency Manager Law

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Mackinac and Keweenaw Counties both benefited from this summer's tourist season

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  One Upper Peninsula company has secured funding to help others grow by offering services to get small businesses on track

Friday, July 06, 2012  The surveys are conducted to assist tourism in rural towns in the far eastern and western U.P.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Northern Initiatives received a two million dollar investment that will allow them to issue more community advantage loans, almost 15 per year

Friday, April 20, 2012  Northern Initiatives is looking for your vote to win a competition sponsored by Starbucks

Sunday, February 12, 2012  Hosted by Northern Initiatives, around a dozen business owners gathered to learn more about the financial burden on small businesses

Friday, January 13, 2012  Northern Initiatives back to business after parent partner company files for bankruptcy

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Northern Initiatives will use the three-year grant toward capital along with training and technical assistance for both new business owners and growing businesses

Friday, September 23, 2011  Your Facebook Story of the Day takes a look at U.P. made products

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Despite tough economic times, Panara in Marquette is celebrating 20th anniversary this week

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Jobless rates rose in Michigan and the U.S. in May, but jobless rates continued to improve in May for most rural Michigan counties