Fiscal Year 2007 was a year of imagining the possibilities for southwest Minnesota, working to make the dreams possible, and encouraging people to get involved in creating a bright future for the region.

We hope you'll take time to explore this report and consider the many ways the Southwest Initiative Foundation works to make southwest Minnesota an even greater place to live and work. We hope you'll be inspired to "Just Imagine" and support the work of the Foundation.

• 205 grants totaling over $1.16 million
• 32 loans totaling over $1.39 million
• 12 new designated funds established
• 2 new community foundation partnerships
• Launch of the Connected Communities Initiative
• Renewable Energy Awareness Program begins

...and so much more!