Who We Are
The culture established within our organization mimics our external efforts. We’ve adopted the seven values of grandfather teachings in the Ojibwe culture — respect, bravery, wisdom, truth, humility, honesty, and love. Just as the teachings in the Ojibwe culture have been traditionally passed down from generation to generation, the impact of our work at MLCV will also be passed on. For years, generations have come together internally, working to keep the voice of generations thriving externally in our community. This is an important characteristic of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures — supporting individuals, regardless of age, background, or current professional position. What may be a starting point for some may be a landing place for others, each with the goal of keeping our neighborhoods blooming.
We are investors in business. In people. In communities. We're nurturers of talent. We cultivate wisdom. And we gather the right people to do the best work.
Values & Behaviors
Respect
Earn it. Show it.
We act in the best interest of MLCV. We are aware of our surroundings, extending knowledge and help to others.
Bravery
Think big. Take a chance. Have fun.
We take time to find what is efficient and most beneficial to our team. We seek solutions to challenges with receptive and creative thinking.
Wisdom
Experience. Learn. Share. Repeat.
We think rationally and thoroughly in decision-making. We plan, then execute, expressing our intentions clearly.
Truth
Be real.
We are the whole image of ourselves. We are meaningful in action, challenging the status quo with inventiveness.
Humility
Don’t think less of yourself; think of yourself, less.
We are still. We listen, not react. We take responsibility for our actions and appreciate each other’s experiences.
Honesty
Be sincere and act with integrity.
We are direct, polite, and concise in our actions and words. We acknowledge mistakes and grow from them.
Love
Be a kind human.
We care about our mission, values, and successes. We forgive and celebrate one another.
