A History of Helping
A History of Helping
A look at three businesses that received early—and pivotal— Initiative Foundation loans and how they’ve grown. Read More
Front & Center: Child Care
Emerging community partnerships are taking shape to creatively influence Central Minnesota’s child care crisis. Read More
Main Street Mainstays
Rural grocery stores support Central Minnesota’s food needs. They also foster community. Read More
A Place to Call Home
Communities at a crossroads: How can we create affordable housing solutions to help hometowns grow and prosper? Read More
Regional Highlights
Get the latest highlights from Central Minnesota’s 14 counties and two sovereign tribal nations. 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
Guidance for Giving
Hosted funds create long-lasting giving options that benefit donors, local causes. 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