Foundation News
Metzo to Lead Initiators Fellowship Program
LITTLE FALLS, MINN.–The Initiative Foundation announced today that Christine Metzo will succeed Chris Fastner as the Initiators Fellowship program manager. Metzo will lead the well-established… Read More
St. Joseph Restaurateur Mackbee Joins Foundation’s Board
Matt Varilek, president of the Initiative Foundation, announced today that Mateo Mackbee, co-owner of Krewe Restaurant and Flour & Flower bakery in St. Joseph, has… Read More
Mohamed Joins Foundation as Enterprise Academy Program Officer
LITTLE FALLS, MINN.–The Initiative Foundation announced today that Ismail Mohamed has joined the organization in the role of Enterprise Academy program officer. Mohamed is a… Read More
7 Graduate From 2020-2021 Initiators Fellowship
LITTLE FALLS, MN—Seven social entrepreneurs recently graduated from the 2020-2021 Initiators Fellowship. Each Fellow was supported by an executive mentor, $60,000 in financial resources… Read More
Robinson Joins Foundation in Entrepreneurship Programs
LITTLE FALLS, MINN.–The Initiative Foundation is expanding its capacity to support entrepreneurs of all backgrounds in Central Minnesota with the addition of Donniel Robinson as… Read More
Eight Fellows Chosen for 2022-2023 Initiators Fellowship
LITTLE FALLS, MN—From a community journalist with a goal to surface community-centered challenges and solutions to an entrepreneur creating felon-friendly employment to a grocery store… Read More