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Mark Your Calendar for Fall Events

Details for upcoming events are also posted on the Northland Foundation’s website.


Minnesota Compass Listening Sessions in Grand Rapids and Hibbing


The Northland Foundation and Minnesota Compass invite the public to attend a listening session in northeastern Minnesota. Two free sessions will offer information about Minnesota Compass data and tools for the Northland Region as well as enable attendees to share ideas for how Minnesota Compass can improve data to meet community needs. Breakfast is included.

Grand Rapids: Tuesday, September 12, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Blandin Foundation, 100 N. Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
REGISTER FOR GRAND RAPIDS

Hibbing: Wednesday, September 13, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Park Hotel, 1402 E. Howard Street, Hibbing, MN 55746
REGISTER FOR HIBBING


What is Social Enterprise, and How Is It Working in Northeast Minnesota?


The Northland Foundation’s Social Enterprise Initiative welcomes you to join the conversation about this innovative approach to earned income for nonprofits. Speakers include expert staff from the Nonprofits Assistance Fund, as well as a panel discussion of Minnesota organizations that have undertaken social enterprise. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided at this free convening. Please RSVP in advance.

Wednesday, September 20, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Downtown Duluth, Lyric Rooms I and II
200 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
AGENDA and REGISTRATION


Aging Innovations Major Grants Information Sessions


Phase II of the Northland Foundation's Rural Aging Initiative includes a funding opportunity, Aging Innovations Major Grants, offering 6 to 8 grants up to $50,000 each, in two funding rounds, to support creative programming for older adults and caregivers. The application will be posted September 27 on our website. Interested organizations are invited to one of the following sessions to learn more.

Duluth: Wednesday, September 27, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Retail Center - Maurices Building
425 West Superior Street, Suite 1060, Duluth, MN 55802
RSVP FOR DULUTH

Grand Rapids: Thursday, September 28, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Blandin Foundation, Stender Community Room
100 N. Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
RSVP FOR GRAND RAPIDS

Eveleth: Thursday, September 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Mesabi Trail Building, Conference Room
111 Station 44 Road, Eveleth MN 55734
RSVP FOR EVELETH