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Join Our Team: Positions Open for Childcare Solutions and Controller, Finance Team

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Come for free food and a vendor fair. Stay for an uplifting awards ceremony.

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A look at three businesses that received early Foundation loans and how they’ve grown.

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Communities at a crossroads: How can we create affordable housing solutions to prosper?

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Partnerships are taking shape to creatively influence Central Minnesota’s child care crisis.

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Rural grocery stores support Central Minnesota’s food needs. They also foster community.

Powering Possible.

News and Events

June 7, 2023

16 Graduate from St. Cloud-based Enterprise Academy

Entrepreneurs’ business ventures include a baking retail store, landscaping, car-sharing service, restaurant

May 25, 2023

Varilek Tapped to Lead Minnesota DEED

Kim Ellingson, chair of the Initiative Foundation Board of Trustees, praised the appointment today of President Matt Varilek as commissioner…

May 22, 2023

Tabatt Elevated to Community Philanthropy Manager Role

Former nonprofit programs lead will help people achieve charitable goals

May 8, 2023

Revitalization Grants Approved in Five Communities

Eleven projects with investments of nearly $955,000 to receive financial support

April 14, 2023

CFO Transition at the Initiative Foundation

Initiative Foundation President Matt Varilek announced today that Michele Miller will succeed Lynn Bushinger as chief financial officer. Bus…

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