Contractors
Partners in Prosperity
Initiative Foundation staff members make up a small but mighty team. Together, we deliver lending products, small business coaching, and technical training for up-and-coming entrepreneurs. We advocate for childcare and workforce initiatives and deliver grants that support skill-building and job creation. We offer training to regional nonprofits and grants to help them pilot change-making programs. We encourage local generosity and steward a family of 130-plus Partner Funds that deliver resources to our schools, communities, and more. And we publish news and information in the pages of IQ Magazine. To achieve our mission for Central Minnesota, we frequently engage contractors who are experts in their field. Learn more below.
Erik Draxten, Clean Energy Lending Research
Erik Draxten, principal at Amerdaco Services, LLC, is a contracted consultant with the Initiative Foundation. Through his partnership, we are conducting market research to better understand loan products specific to energy efficiency upgrades for small businesses. Erik’s prior experience includes working with Fortune 500 companies in continuous improvement, project management, and data analytics.
How the data will be used
The Initiative Foundation will use the data gathered to determine our future strategy for energy-related small business lending products.
Contact
Bankers and business owners with questions or want further verification can contact Zach Tabatt, vice president of economic opportunity at the Initiative Foundation.
Contact Us
If you’re contacted by an Initiative Foundation contractor or freelance writer and want to verify their status, check with a member of our team. We’re happy to visit with you about our contractors and their roles.
