Entrepreneurial Spirit
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Lending program helps growing companies expand, exceed goals and create jobs. Read More
Help Wanted: Child Care Providers
Area colleges offer low-cost, no-cost accelerated early childhood certificates. Read More
The Foundation at 35
Helping to change the economic and charitable landscape of Central Minnesota since 1986. Read More
The Need for Speed
Rural areas badly need broadband. So how can they get it? Read More
2020 Annual Report
Read the Initiative Foundation’s 2020 annual report. Read More
Regional Highlights
Get the latest highlights from the 14-county area. Read More
Countdown to Careers
Career exploration initiatives help high school students learn about close-to-home opportunities. Read More
Reinvent & Renew
Initiative Foundation, regional partners explore strategies to grow the region’s economy with better support for historically underserved entrepreneurs. Read More
Giving With a Kick
Couple who helped zoo purchase zebra starts fund to benefit community. Read More
