About the Northland Institute The Northland Institute was established in 1996 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) subsidiary corporation of the Northland Foundation. Mission The mission of the Northland Institute is to develop innovative asset-building strategies for community economic development organizations, entrepreneurial non-profits and low-income individuals. How does the Institute pursue its mission? The Institute is pursing its mission primarily through the design and implementation of the new products and services for the economic development finance field, the development of new approaches to support employee business ownership, and the transfer of knowledge to other like-minded organizations. Board Of Directors JOE SERTICH, Chair
President
Sertich Consulting
Chisholm, MN MARK PHILLIPS, Vice Chair
Business Development Consultant
Kraus Anderson Construction
Oakdale, MN BILL HANSEN, Secretary
Co-owner
Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, Inc.
Tofte, MN TOM RENIER, Treasurer
President
Northland Foundation
Duluth, MN SCOTT MARTIN
President & CEO
Northland Institute
Minneapolis, MN DAVID CLUSIAU
Co-owner
Hibbing Chrysler Center
Hibbing, MN CHRIS PAGE
Philanthropic Advisor
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
New York, NY
Staff
MARCY PETERSON
Marketing Assistant
Northland Institute
Minneapolis, MN
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