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IDEA Winners 5/12/2009

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The type of innovative thinking that drives business creation often comes down to the vision of a single individual. This strategy (IDEA) focuses on uncovering some of the most promising ideas, and providing them with the support needed to be successful in the marketplace.

Wade Fauth, Grants Director,
Blandin Foundation


The whole purpose of IDEA is to keep Northwest Minnesota supplied with innovative entrepreneurs...the kind of entrepreneurs that earned our reputation as one of the country's premier manufacturing centers.


Marty Sieve, Northwest Minnesota Foundation,
Vice President for Programs

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