IQ Magazine

IQ Magazine: Our Readers Are Leaders

Published twice annually, the Initiative Foundation’s award-winning IQ Magazine features in-depth stories about the economy, communities and generosity in Central Minnesota. The magazine focuses on regional trends, community issues and local solutions and serves as a source of insight and intelligence for busy leaders. By raising up your voice, we inspire knowledge that inspires action. Subscribe to receive your complimentary copy in the mail every April and October. Want to support the continued publication of IQ Magazine? Advertise in IQ Magazine.

Spring 2024

Where Passion Meets Purpose

2024-2025 Initiators Fellows drive meaningful social and community change.

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Elevating Entrepreneurs

Meet the winners of the Initiative Foundation’s inaugural Emerging Entrepreneur Showcase & Awards event. Read More

Partners on a Journey

Enterprise Academy graduates use connections, knowledge to advance Central Minnesota businesses. Read More

Homegrown Goodness

Search begins for 2024-2025 class of Initiators Fellowship social entrepreneurs. Read More

Better Greens

With the right mix of science, creativity and caring, Montrose-based Better Greens, LLC, is meeting a culinary demand in our diverse region. Read More

A Major Initiative

Meet the 2022-23 Initiators Fellows—seven emerging social entrepreneurs with big ideas for improving their communities. Read More

Aid for Entrepreneurs

Wrap-around supports make path to success less taxing for small business owners. Read More

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