Rewarding Initiative
Rewarding Initiative
A new mentor-driven fellowship powers up the region’s innovators and idea people. Read More
A Return to Rural Roots
Matt Varilek returns to the Midwest to lead the Initiative Foundation. Read More
Cooking Up New Solutions
Hilltop Regional Kitchen to provide as many as 100,000 meals a year to Central Minnesota seniors. Read More
Where the Jobs Are
Today, young Central Minnesotans don’t need to leave the region to find fulfilling careers. Read More
Regional Highlights
Get the latest economic and community development highlights from the 14-counties and two Native nations. Read More
Social Skills
A young St. Cloud company is mastering the art of digital marketing. Read More
Planting Seeds for the Future
Introducing a new business loan for underserved communities. Read More
Mr. Frank’s Neighborhood
Dan Frank’s work will continue to improve towns across the region. Read More
Paying it Forward
Program participants keep the momentum going by becoming donors. Read More
