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March 22, 2023

Granite Partners’ Carrie Willis Joins Foundation’s Board of Trustees

New board member brings background in finance, governing, consulting and operations

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March 17, 2023

Initiative Foundation Awards Nearly $3 Million in Second Half of 2022

Grants support downtown revitalization projects, disaster relief and COVID-era small business recovery efforts

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March 10, 2023

Brainerd Businesses Receive Revitalization Grants 

10 projects with investments of nearly $300,000 to receive financial support

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March 1, 2023

Initiators Fellowship Searching for Greater Minnesota Social Entrepreneurs

Opportunity provides entrepreneurs with a pathway to accelerate their enterprise for good in Greater Minnesota

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February 15, 2023

Revitalization Grants Approved in Five Communities

15 projects with investments of nearly $4 million to receive financial support

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