Haga clic aquí para español. Ana Cecilia Villela, the founder of the retail store Cielito Lindo, began her business in a corner of a room in her home. Quickly, the business took over that room and then more of the house, growing into her current location in Morris City Center Mall. Cielito Lindo sells clothes…
West Central Initiative is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Gervais as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This key appointment reflects West Central Initiative’s commitment to enhancing its financial strategies and ensuring sustainable growth for the organization and the region it serves. Trevor Gervais brings a wealth of expertise in financial management, having…
A Steady Start The first time Ashlie Seifert attended a yoga class at 180 Balance in Detroit Lakes, she wasn’t exactly sold on the process. “There were people in the front row upside down, people in binds,” she recounts. “I remember thinking I couldn’t do any of that. It was crazy.” The heat from the…
Application open May 1-31 for $10,000-$50,000 grants On May 1, West Central Initiative, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will launch an application for PROMISE Act Grants to support businesses and nonprofits in west central Minnesota. West Central Initiative will administer a total of $2.3 million in PROMISE Act…
Do you wish it could be Christmas all year round? At Nutcracker Café & Bakery in Starbuck, it is! Stepping into Nutcracker Café & Bakery transports you to the North Pole. Christmas music plays over the speakers, the TV displays a continuous loop of holiday movies, and fireplaces crackle over every booth. The longer you…
When it comes to making a living, Hannah Middleton believes, “If you can help people, it will just come naturally.” She’s a teacher, Early Childhood Learning Center Founder, adult foster care provider, and new owner of Heavenly Haven group homes in Detroit Lakes. A Passion for People Starts Early It all started when Hannah and…
“I just love this little community. Food brings people together, and the grocery store can be the heart of that,” said the new owner of Market on Main, Twyla Myrin. A small-town grocery store, like Market on Main, can be the cornerstone of the community. Beyond serving as a source to buy essentials, grocery stores are…
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