Katelyn Beaver, founder of Beavers Lures in Escanaba, recently received a $10,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) Elevate Grant Program. Upper Peninsula State Bank assisted her in applying for and receiving the grant to support her small business growth. The Elevate Grant Program aims to help small businesses thrive by providing funding for workforce development, community engagement, and business expansion.
Beavers Lures is a unique hand-made fishing lure business that has experienced significant growth since its founding in 2020. Each lure is individually airbrushed and hand-assembled in small batches to ensure high quality. The lures are sold in 54 Meijer stores across Michigan, as well as in L&M Fleet, Jay’s Sporting Goods, local lure shops, and online. With the grant funds, Beaver plans to update her shop and streamline production processes to further expand the business.
Katelyn Beaver expressed gratitude for the support and partnership with Upper Peninsula State Bank in securing the grant. President and CEO of Upper Peninsula State Bank, David Williams, highlighted the bank’s role as a member of the FHLBI and their commitment to leveraging opportunities like the Elevate Grant Program to benefit the community. The bank’s involvement in the program reflects their focus on improving the Upper Peninsula community and building strong relationships with small business owners like Katelyn Beaver.
