Northern Economic Initiatives Corporation

NMU University Center - Suite 1104, 1401
Marquette MI, 49855-4330


Since its inception in 1992, Northern Economic Initiatives Corporation (NEIC) has served the diverse economy characterized by growing numbers of entrepreneurs, in the fifteen counties of Michigan"s Upper Peninsula (UP). They are a certified CDFI established in 1991 that provides financial and technical assistance in low-income communities in 15 counties.

CDFI Awards for Northern Economic Initiatives Corporation


TA (2007) - $79,560

Northern Economic Initiatives Corporation is a certified CDFI established in 1991. The organization provides business and microenterprise loans to an investment area of Michigan and northern Wisconsin counties bordering Michigan?s Upper Peninsula. Northern Economic Initiatives will use its FY07 Technical Assistance grant to: 1) engage Shorebank Enterprise Pacific to provide risk management related services; 2) purchase a customer relationship management system; and 3) replace outdated equipment to improve efficiencies.



TA (2005) - $34,560

NEIC will use the 2005 TA grant of $34,560 to 1) obtain consulting services to undertake strategy development, market research, business plan preparation, and product development; and 2) to cover the salary cost of two staff members to undertake business plan development, strategy development, and market research.

FA (2005) - $950,000

NEIC will use the 2005 financial assistance award of $950,000 to 1) support the development of a new long-term financial product and 2) increase deployment of existing products to its existing and recently expanded Investment Areas.



TA (2004) - $49,933

Northern Economic Initiatives Corporation (NEIC) will use the award to obtain consulting services, acquire computers and related technology, develop a strategic plan, and to train staff.

FA (2004) - $750,000

Northern Economic Initiatives Corporation (NEIC) will use the award to support its proposed market expansion to lower Michigan and the border counties of Wisconsin. Through its FA activities, NEIC will continue to meet increasing demand for start-up capital, which will aid in the generation of new jobs and new business start-ups in rural communities.



SECA (2000) - $35,000

The technical assistance award will be used to improve Northern Initiatives' technological infrastructure and e-business expertise, which is expected to increase its ability to serve its rural service area with greater efficiency and competency.

CORE (2000) - $760,000

The CDFI Fund"s $760,000 capital grant will help expand Northern Initiatives" lending activities.



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