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You’re Invited: Emerging Entrepreneur Event

ST. CLOUD, MN—The Initiative Foundation invites the public to the 2023 Emerging Entrepreneur Showcase & Awards from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20,… Read More

Varilek Tapped to Lead Minnesota DEED

LITTLE FALLS, MN—Kim Ellingson, chair of the Initiative Foundation Board of Trustees, praised the appointment today of President Matt Varilek as commissioner for the Minnesota… Read More

Tabatt Takes New Role at Foundation

LITTLE FALLS, MN–The Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce Zach Tabatt as its new community philanthropy manager to support and grow hosted Partner Funds. In his… Read More

Revitalization Grants OK’d in Five Communities

LITTLE FALLS, MN—Eleven hometown projects that will bring nearly $955,000 in main street improvements to Brainerd, Cold Spring, Little Falls, Long Prairie and Pine River… Read More

CFO Role Transitions at the Initiative Foundation

LITTLE FALLS, MN—Initiative Foundation President Matt Varilek announced today that Michele Miller will succeed Lynn Bushinger as chief financial officer. Bushinger plans to retire in… Read More

Willis Joins Foundation’s Board of Trustees

LITTLE FALLS, MN—Matt Varilek, president of the Initiative Foundation, announced today that Carrie Willis, chief operating officer of Granite Partners in St. Cloud, has been… Read More