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Healthy community is a place to live where all people can meet their economic, social, physical, cultural and spiritual needs, work together for the common good, and participate in creating their future. Since 1985, our leadership programs have trained over 7,000 leaders who reside in approximately 600 rural Minnesota communities. We have been engaged with partners across the state in working with rural communities and leaders from all sectors to not only carry out training, but evolve our programs to reflect current rural developments and feedback from our participants. pinecone Current and Upcoming Leadership Training Due to COVID restrictions we have temporarily suspended our face-to-face training. New online training opportunities are currently under development. Please stay tuned for upcoming offerings. How Can My Community Get Leadership Training? Blandin Community Leadership Program BCLP is designed to develop and sustain healthy community by building on community strengths. Blandin Reservation Community Leadership Program BRCLP has provided leadership training to more than 600 leaders in 11 Minnesota Indian Reservations since 2001. Leaders Partnering to End Poverty Training designed for rural Minnesota community members of all income levels who are engaged, passionate, and committed to ending poverty. Leadership in Ethnically Diverse Communities Training that develops the leadership capacity of everyone in ethnically diverse rural Minnesota communities to build intentional inclusion. For Our Alumni Learn more and get connected for broader and deeper impact. Grants Opportunities Funds for planning a vibrant future in your community. From the Outposts Blog Preeti Yonjon: cultivating inclusion in Alexandria March 22, 2021 · Community Leadership , Tools You Can Use Grand Rapids, like many Greater Minnesota cities, works toward a welcoming environment March 12, 2021 · Community Leadership , Vibrant Rural Visit Our Blog Sign Up for E-News Subscribe to our periodic newsletter for updates and opportunities about vibrant rural Minnesota. Sign Up Contact Us Your feedback strengthens our leadership programs. Contact us to share your thoughts. You may also subscribe to our mailing list , or contact the following Leadership team members. Becky Adams Leadership Recruitment Manager info@blandinfoundation.org Direct: 218-327-8736 Malissa Bahr Director of Leadership info@blandinfoundation.org Direct: 218-327-8715 Senja Morque Leadership Program Recruitment Assistant info@blandinfoundation.org Direct: 218-327-8732 Tom Sippola Multi-Media Assistant - Leadership info@blandinfoundation.org Direct: 218-327-8737 Amber Smith Leadership Program Assistant info@blandinfoundation.org Direct: 218-327-8745 Michele Smith Program Assistant, Business - Leadership info@blandinfoundation.org Direct: 218-327-8735 John Weyer Data Systems Coordinator info@blandinfoundation.org Direct: 218-327-8727 Spot Us Over 7,000 BCLP alumni, more than 600 BRCLP alumni, and countless community leaders who have been a part of our three most recent programs. 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