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June 7, 2023

16 Graduate from St. Cloud-based Enterprise Academy

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

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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…

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May 22, 2023

Tabatt Elevated to Community Philanthropy Manager Role

Former nonprofit programs lead will help people achieve charitable goals

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May 8, 2023

Revitalization Grants Approved in Five Communities

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

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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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