It’s hard to believe, but Christmas has come and gone and now the New Year is next. I’ve posted it before, but I want to take this opportunity to share
Archives for December 2012
Annual Report 2012: Looking Forward, Giving Back
A Message from Our President/CEO and Board Chair Whether you’ve been connected to the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) since our inception in 1986 or are just getting to know us,
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
We are so blessed here in southwest Minnesota. I hope you are able to enjoy time with your family and friends during this holiday season. Know that all of us
Dawson, MN: A Bustling Small Town
What do an Olympian, top notch orchestra program and a bunch of Gnomes have in common? They all call the southwest Minnesota community of Dawson their hometown. Our Board of
SWIF Loan Clients Talk about Impact
At our November Board of Directors meeting, a number of Southwest Initiative Foundation staff who support business development and entrepreneurship provided an update on our microloan program, including its business education
What Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs” TV Show Says About Workforce
My colleague Kathy Gaalswyk, president of Initiative Foundation based in Little Falls, shared this video noting some very familiar points for rural Minnesota leaders. Mike Rowe of the Discovery Channel’s
