Economy
Main Street Revitalization Program Fuels Investments
Since 2023, the Initiative Foundation has helped distribute more than $4 million in Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization grants to support 127 projects across 10… Read More
Study: Child Care Access Challenges Highly Localized
A new regional study commissioned by the Initiative Foundation finds that child care access remains a significant workforce and economic development issue in Central Minnesota,… Read More
3 Communities Join Rural Entrepreneurship Program
The Initiative Foundation has selected teams representing Remer, Crosby and the Isanti area to participate in Rural Entrepreneurial Venture (REV), a new program that helps… Read More
Fellowship Expands to Bolster Rural Social Enterprise
The Initiative Foundation announced today a major expansion of its Initiators Fellowship to serve and grow social enterprise businesses across rural Minnesota. Thanks to… Read More
Local Banks, FHLB Des Moines Drive $140K Investment
LITTLE FALLS, Minn.–Thanks to the generosity of 11 Central Minnesota financial institutions, the Initiative Foundation has secured $140,000 in community investments through a partnership with… Read More
Long Prairie Enterprise Academy Class Graduates 10
The Initiative Foundation is celebrating the graduation of 10 entrepreneurs who are dedicated to building their homegrown business ideas in the Long Prairie area. These… Read More