Empowering industries of the future.
We work with scalable, early to mid-stage businesses and transitioning succession companies in the industries including, advanced manufacturing, food processing and agribusiness, life sciences and medical devices, and information technology.
Work With Us
Limited Partner Investors
We’re proud to partner with local companies investing in the future of West Michigan
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Bank of America -
Gentex Corporation -
Consumer Energy Foundation -
Spectrum Health Ventures -
Mercantile Bank of Michigan -
Horizon Bank -
Rockford Construction -
The Meijer Foundation -
Wolverine Building Group -
John C. Kennedy -
WGO Capital, LLC -
Brooks Capital Management -
The Wege Foundation
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Tina Freese DeckerPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Spectrum Health System
“We are proud to partner in establishing the New Community Transformation Fund. The funds are intended to increase ethnic and racial diversity in ownership and entrepreneurship in West Michigan.
Investing in partnerships that enhance equity and strengthen our community is consistent with our mission to improve health, inspire hope and save lives.”
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Robert B. KaminskiChief Executive Officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan
“The New Community Transformation Fund has the potential to be a needle mover for the advancement of racial diversity for business ownership in West Michigan.
Mercantile Bank of Michigan is pleased be one of the initial investors in this fund, and through it, we remain committed with all of our community partners in working to ensure that business opportunities are available that will create a strong and sustainable economic climate in which everyone in our diverse communities can participate and enjoy.”
Invest in a more diverse and innovative West Michigan
We believe in a more diverse economy, driven by economic prosperity in West Michigan’s communities of color. With greater access to capital and essential support services, we’re creating upward mobility for entrepreneurs who haven’t been given this opportunity historically. NCTF is actively partnering with investors who share this vision and are ready to lead.

New Visionaries Wanted
New Community Transformation Fund is equipping ambitions early & mid-stage high growth companies, transition/legacy businesses and providing business development & support.
Opportunity Overview (PDF)Who should apply
We’re actively seeking relationships with companies that:
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Are scalable, high-growth, early to mid-stage companies
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Have founders located and operating in West Michigan
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Are in advanced manufacturing, food processing and agribusiness, life sciences and medical devices, or information technology
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Are focused on multi-generational wealth creation within historically disadvantaged groups

The Right Place + NCTF
Through our partnership with The Right Place, The New Community Transformation Fund adds a key demographic lens to a robust ecosystem of growth and business success in West Michigan.
Our Approach
Board and Investment Committee
Board of Directors
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Birgit Klohs
Former President & CEO
The Right Place -
Christal Jackson
Founder
Head & Heart Philanthropy -
Skot Welch
Managing Partner
New Community Transformation Fund -
Garrick Rochow
President & CEO
CMS & Consumers Energy
Investment Committee
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Scott Mclean
Managing Director
Spectrum Health Ventures -
Myrna Soto
Board Director
CMS Energy -
Kurtis Trevan
Chief Executive Officer
Gun Lake Investments -
Harold Burrell
Partner, SVP
Lighthouse Insurance -
Tim Liang
Managing Director
Alphamax Advisors -
Doug Holtrop
SVP, Corporate Banking
Mercantile Bank of Michigan