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.

Fall 2024

Generational Goodness

Family with deep community roots models the way for local giving.

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Maximum Impact

CDFI lending bridges gaps so borrowers like the Rainbow Wellness Collective can serve and thrive. 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

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Lending program helps growing companies expand, exceed goals and create jobs. Read More

Succession Successes

How three Central Minnesota businesses have survived and even thrived after their owners have decided to move on. Read More

Lupulin Brewing

What's hopping at this Big Lake brewery Read More

Social Skills

A young St. Cloud company is mastering the art of digital marketing. Read More

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