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.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
2024-2025 Initiators Fellows drive meaningful social and community change.
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Where Passion Meets Purpose
2024-2025 Initiators Fellows are leveraging lived experiences to drive meaningful social change. Read More
Maximum Impact
CDFI lending bridges gaps so borrowers like the Rainbow Wellness Collective can serve and thrive. Read More
Patchwork of Pride
Central Minnesota Barn Quilt Trail draws visitors, creates community connections. Read More
Ultimate Stress Test
How Central Minnesota is facing the century’s biggest health crisis. Read More
A History of Helping
A look at three businesses that received early—and pivotal— Initiative Foundation loans and how they’ve grown. Read More
Granting With Gratitude
Nearly $26 million in grants help small business, nonprofits survive more than two years of uncertainty. Read More
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