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[BLAEDC @GrowBrainerdLks]

We are getting so excited for our next Entrepreneurs on Tap on October 9th! Local lender Tim Swanson will be in our hot seat, where we will turn the tables and ask him all the questions that you've wanted to ask!

Wednesday, October 9
5Rocks Distilling Co.
5:00pm-6:30pm

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

The Initiative Foundation, Central Minnesota Community Foundation and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits are excited to host a convening of St. Cloud-area nonprofit staff. Register for this opportunity to connect, meet new colleagues, and enjoy a free lunch: https://t.co/Jg86XlwHXy

[Brian @bvoerding]

I love this series from @EllenWolter - genuine conversations and learning alongside specific ideas for action! Great latest guests in Julie with Center for Rural Policy and @jakeloesch @CitizensLeague

[Ellen Wolter @EllenWolter]

Thank you @JakeLoesch and Julie Tesch for joining me to talk about how rural and urban areas can learn from each other to solve common issues - and the importance of breaking down the stereotypes about rural and urban spaces. Such a great conversation!

[Go To Stuff with Sav Thorpe Capizzi @savthorpecap]

It is my deepest belief that it’s your duty as an American to just like Go To Stuff. Any stuff. Art fair. Food truck festival. Weird one woman show. Ice cream store. Minor league baseball. Movies. Community is an action! It’s something you have to do! Give it a whirl!

[Brian @bvoerding]

So proud of all this good work across Central MN by @ifoundmn and innumerable partners, leaders and friends!

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

New faces and new places. It’s just one way to characterize a momentum-filled year at the Initiative Foundation.
Read our 2023 Impact Report online to see all the stories: https://t.co/YbMjO8zokf

[MN Center for Rural Policy & Development @ruralpolicymn]

We have another Interconnected event in partnership with @CitizensLeague coming up! Mark your calendar for a discussion on youth mental health in Minnesota - happening on September 12th. Read more details and register here: https://t.co/sBf08Mlanz

[Brian @bvoerding]

Excellent list of MN voices -

[Steve Grove @grove]

We're so excited to welcome these 11 new columnists to the @StarTribune today - learn more from @kavitakumar

It's all part of a new effort we're calling "Strib Voices" - an expansion of our opinion journalism. Perspective matters!

[Brian @bvoerding]

Looking forward to this @EllenWolter!

[Ellen Wolter @EllenWolter]

Introducing the Side by Side podcast! Weekly episodes start August 28th. Join me as I explore the connections between rural and urban spaces with special guests including @ruralpolicymn @CitizensLeague, @BlandinFound @mplsfoundation @_OneCountry_ @travelwithAEP @RedLakeNation

[MN Budget Project @MNBudgetProject]

The Deputy Director’s current public policy focus areas include creating a more equitable state budget, and creating an economy that is more inclusive of lower-income Minnesotans, immigrants, and communities of color. Learn more: https://t.co/qdkgNIO0vK

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Great River Arts in Little Falls for an evening of community-inspired improv comedy. You won't want to miss this fun and engaging event. Reserve your tickets at https://t.co/scK7Ngodun.

[Brian @bvoerding]

This is a great piece and we’re glad at @ifoundmn for the @humanities support of this project, and have a hand in bringing @TaneDanger and @dangerboatpro to Little Falls next month!

[Tane Danger @TaneDanger]

I’m very proud of this project. I’m grateful I’m getting to do it with @BrandonBoat, the MN @humanities Center and the @dangerboatpro cast. 😺 https://t.co/QOxD3Vw3FJ

[Brian @bvoerding]

Had a lot of fun in Chisago County at @ifoundmn’s latest regional community engagement event!

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

Thanks to all who joined us on July 24 at Uncommon Loon Brewing Company. What a turnout, Chisago City! We enjoyed visiting with everybody in the room and appreciated the opportunity to highlight the many ways cities, businesses and nonprofits can plug into our mission!

[Brian @bvoerding]

Grateful for @ruralpolicymn’s ongoing and future work in these critical areas -

[MN Center for Rural Policy & Development @ruralpolicymn]

Today the Center for Rural Policy & Development announces its new research agenda, that will help understand and address the challenges and opportunities faced by rural communities across Minnesota. Read more here: https://t.co/nkusHdqPMq

[Brian @bvoerding]

Looking forward to this - building social connections and supporting local change!

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

The city of St. Cloud, with support from the Initiative Foundation and United Way of Central Minnesota, is embarking on a citywide conversation to explore neighborhood assets and challenges and ways we can come together to create positive change: https://t.co/qShleKcjiw

[Brian @bvoerding]

Glad to be present @grove and thank you for coming into community with @StarTribune storytellers and leaders - we’re fans of @bergjenny’s work here!

[Steve Grove @grove]

We had a great day in St. Cloud w/ our @StarTribune team, thanks to @MayorDaveKleis & the great crowd who shared the stories shaping the area.

We're proud of the reporting @bergjenny does & are looking forward to expanding our St. Cloud team!

https://t.co/2pZcxx0c1v

[Brian @bvoerding]

Join us for our next community engagement event! Good food, good company, and a chance to connect into all the ways we serve you at @ifoundmn in Central MN -

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

East Central Minnesota Friends: Join us at the Uncommon Loon Brewing Company at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, for a meet and greet! RSVP Now: https://t.co/sN6ImA6ru6

[Brian @bvoerding]

Join us for our next @ifoundmn community engagement event, in Sauk Centre! Connect with staff, learn about the free resources and opportunities we offer to communities and organizations, and enjoy food and fellowship!

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

Sauk Centre Friends and Partners: We are bringing our Engage Central Minnesota tour to you on Thursday, June 20, in collaboration with the Sauk Centre Chamber and their Third Thursday Networking. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/EIWn8haGk4

[Brian @bvoerding]

Proud of this latest cohort of small business owners and the @ifoundmn staff continuing to build our work serving underserved entrepreneurs!

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

Sending a big congrats to the 21 St. Cloud Enterprise Academy graduates who celebrated at the Capital Event Center in late May. Entrepreneurs’ ambitions include an event center, indoor mini-golf course and athletics academy. Learn more: https://t.co/BDb6Jyzfir

[Minnesota Council of Nonprofits @MNnonprofits]

Pardon the pun, but Early Bird rates for MCN's 2024 Nonprofit Fundraising Conference are flying away! Register by 6/9 to save $30: https://t.co/3VdNa5j4h1

If you want to disrupt the status quo in nonprofit #fundraising, don't miss these breakout sessions: https://t.co/LtXeuNB7oN

[Brian @bvoerding]

Great opportunity to come work for us at @ifoundmn!

[InitiativeFoundation @ifoundmn]

Help us spread the word: The Initiative Foundation is hiring a community philanthropy manager to champion local generosity and lead its Partner Fund program into the future. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/aLr4cHMjgc