1131 W. Conway Road, Suite A.
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Ph: 231-347-6753
Fax: 231-347-6786
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Success Stories
Tannery Creek Market
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The folks at Tannery Creek know their meat.
Tannery Creek Market, L.L.C., located at 1210 N. US 31, Petoskey, MI is the second business to receive financing from Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc. in March, 2009. Tannery Creek is owned and operated by Mary Jo and Dee Schultz, long-time business owners in the community and founders of Tannery Creek Market, L.L.C. in 2005.
Through financing from Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc., Tannery Creek Market purchased two newer frozen food jumbo island coolers/merchandisers to replace existing older units. The new coolers/merchandisers will create additional frozen food storage for more products in the center of the store. Through minimal retail renovations, also funded by Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc ., additional stock will be sold and new product lines available, along with the ability to provide more industry-specific products such as cooking bags, fondue pots, charcoal, twine, temperature gauges, etc.
Tannery Creek Market, L.L.C. is an old fashioned butcher shop that hand crafts all its own products. Meat is hand wrapped and string tied just like the old days. Old fashioned products made using modern technology to provide a product that is clean, healthy and free of chemicals, antibiotics and hormones distinguishes Tannery Creek as a quality establishment. Tannery Creek Market is a Certified Angus Beef Distributor, being the only meat shop in Northern Michigan with this distinction. Tannery Creek Market continues to excel in providing quality products at affordable prices.
“In these challenging times, it is reassuring to know there is a financial resource within our communities in Northern Michigan helping the small business owner exist, and grow. Without Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc. we would not have been able to move forward and continue to meet our customer’s needs” said Mary Jo Schultz.
Tannery Creek Market has 11 employees with plans to expand to its production facilities and employee base in the near future. “We exist to fill the financial needs of those local businesses throughout Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet counties struggling to make it in an underserved area,” stated Lisa McComb, Executive Director for Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc. “We look forward to the opportunity to help other businesses like Tannery Creek Market, as they continue to support the communities they serve through consistent employment and providing local products and services,” stated McComb.