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The board and staff of the Southwest Minnesota
Foundation have been thinking a lot recently about renewable
energy as a regional economic asset. During our discussions,
we discovered a new metaphor for describing the Southwest Minnesota
Foundation. The Foundation is the transmission line,
the people provide the power, and the communities in southwest
Minnesota are the end users.
That’s why the theme of this year’s annual report
is, “Harnessing the Power of People.” Our
communities are filled with people who are committed to making
this part of the state the very best place to live, work, and
play. It is only through our relationships with these
people that we are able to make a lasting difference in southwest
Minnesota. We hope you’ll consider how you can
be part of the “power” that makes our communities
thrive. |