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News and Events

November 18, 2021

Robinson Joins Foundation as Entrepreneurship Programs Officer

New position expands opportunities for those who aspire to start, grow businesses in Central Minnesota

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October 18, 2021

Eight Fellows Chosen for 2022-2023 Initiators Fellowship

From a community journalist with a goal to surface community-centered challenges and solutions to an entrepreneur creating felon-friendly em…

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October 1, 2021

16 Finalists Emerge for 2022-2023 Initiators Fellowship

Social Entrepreneurs from Central, Northwest, Southwest and West Central Minnesota in the running for two-year, $60,000 fellowship opportuni…

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August 20, 2021

Adams Joins Expanded Business Finance Team

Longtime banker to deliver additional resources for rural entrepreneurs

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July 13, 2021

Voerding Named Vice President for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Voerding's primary role is to lead the Foundation's Business Finance, Initiators Fellowship and Enterprise Academy programs. He succeeds Jef…

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The Initiative Foundation is certified as a Community Development
Financial Institution by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
and proudly bears certification from the U.S. Small Business
Administration as a Community Advantage Lender. The Foundation
meets rigorous national standards established by the Council on
Foundations, has attained the highest four-star rating on financial health,
accountability and transparency from Charity Navigator and is
recognized for meeting standards for accountability and openness
through the Charities Review Council.


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The Initiative Foundation has been recognized as a Well Workplace
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