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06-11-2010, 06:46 PM
Original message from: lnyquist@niupnorth.org

Career Opportunity:* Vice President, Commercial Lending

Northern Initiatives (NI) is a premier non profit Community
Development Financial Institution headquartered in Marquette and
serving rural Michigan.* Initiated as a joint partnership between
Northern Michigan University and Shorebank Corporation - one of the
nation's leading Community Development banks, NI has an $8.0 million
loan fund, and has been providing small business loans since 1994.
Whenever possible, we couple loans with technical assistance to
provide access to information and markets to advance small businesses
and their communities.

NI is currently seeking energetic qualified candidates for a Vice
President to lead its Small Business Lending operations. *The
successful candidate must have substantial business lending
experience; significant non profit/ economic development experience;
the ability to work within and manage a team; and a willingness to
collaborate with community banks and economic development
organizations.

He/she will be expected to provide leadership and strategy, and also
oversee all aspects of lending operations including asset recovery.
Excellent communication skills, management experience and a
demonstrated interest in the development of entrepreneurism and rural
communities are essential.

Qualified candidates will possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree
and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Marquette, MI offers a high quality lifestyle with ample opportunities
for outdoor recreation, a network of biking and walking trails, good
schools, a low crime rate, multiple year-round festivals and events,
and desirable neighborhoods. Awards bestowed on Marquette include:

2010 Distinctive Destination - National Trust of Historic Preservation
(Voted #1 Fan Favorite)
2008 Top 10 Winter Family Getaways - Weather Channel
2008 #7 Best Place to Live for Hunter's and Anglers - Outdoor Life Magazine
2008 #7 in Mid-West in Rural America - Progressive Farmer
2005, 2007, 2008 One of the 100 Best Communities for Young People -
America's Promise: Alliance for Youth
2006 #7 Place to Build a Vacation Home - Men's Journal
2005 Top 10 Summer Vacation Destination - Sherman Travel
2004 Most Livable Community - Partners for Livable Communities

NI offers a competitive salary and benefits. Learn more about NI at
www.northerninitiatives.com.

Reply in confidence with a resume and salary requirements to: VP
Search, Northern Initiatives, P.O. Box 7009, Marquette, MI, 49855.
Submission deadline is June 25, 2010.





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Lisa Nyquist
Sr. Loan Officer
(906) 226-1664