Jim Morris knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up. As the owner of Smokin’ Jim’s Cafe in Niles, Michigan, he had a vision for growing his BBQ business. When the opportunity came to move into the former Paris Soda Shop, he needed a financial partner who could help him take that next step.

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union worked with Jim to understand his plans and explore the possibilities. Our team walked through the building with him, getting a firsthand look at the space and what it could mean for his business.

That support continued when Jim had an opportunity to purchase a second building. By refinancing his existing financing, Notre Dame FCU helped create the cash flow flexibility he needed to keep moving forward.

Growth That Created Opportunity for Others

The second building opened another door. It became a new home for 2 Broke Eggs, another local business.

Jim’s investment helped advance his own plans while creating an opportunity for another business to grow in Niles. His story shows how support for one business can have an impact beyond its doors.

A Financial Partner Who Understands Your Vision

For Jim, moving forward meant having a team willing to walk through the spaces, understand his goals and help him find a path toward them.

At Notre Dame FCU, we understand that behind a business financing request is someone working to build something meaningful. Jim’s story brings that work to life through Smokin’ Jim’s Cafe, a new home for 2 Broke Eggs and an investment in the local community.

Watch Jim’s story to see how the partnership helped him move forward.