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Grow Your Business With Venture North
Meeting Your Needs, Right Where You Are
Venture North provides low-cost loans and no-cost consulting to NW Michigan small business owners who may not qualify for loans from traditional banks. We are your neighbors, living and working in northern Michigan’s rural communities, small towns, and shoreline villages.
Your Success is Our Only Goal
Unlike most lending institutions, we are a CDFI, non-profit lender meaning we can be more flexible, accessible, and affordable. We don’t exist to profit off of your small business - our sole purpose is to help make you and our local communities successful.
Rural communities, low-income earners, BIPOC entrepreneurs and many others are often underserved by traditional banks and targeted by predatory lenders. Venture North exists to fill that gap.
LOANS
Loans that fit like your favorite flannel.
Venture North knows that dealing with finances can be uncomfortable. That’s why we are focused on making loans easy to access, with flexible repayment terms and low interest rates, so you can get the money you need without overextending yourself. And with no hidden fees or tricky fine print you know exactly what you are getting into.
CONSULTING
Business consulting that aims to guide, not confuse.
We’re not just about lending money; beyond providing loans, we offer guidance and resources to help your business thrive. Our team is here to support you and takes the time to get to know you and your business, offering personalized advice and support.
Be our next success story.
We’ve helped hundreds of businesses start up, expand and prosper.
“I don’t think you could put a price on it [Venture North’s marketing assistance.] I think it’s just invaluable. You’re not out there floundering alone, trying to figure out the best way.”
Lori Kroger, Co-Owner, Northern Elderberry (Traverse City)
“She really listened to my concept and had kind feedback. She was just incredibly helpful because I don’t have a finance background, but the numbers are very important. So it’s great to have the expertise on my side.”
Jess Nagel, Owner, J. Bird Provisions (Charlevoix)
“The loan helped boost me to really do what I’m doing now. [Venture North] helped me take the business to the next level.”
Tyler Vandemark, Owner, TC Golf Carts (Traverse City)
