Part of a series focusing on Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 30 for 30, a selection of 30 people, organizations and business to give a snapshot of all those who make southwest Minnesota
Archives for September 2016
Financial Aid Relief for Meeker County Tornado
Applications now being accepted for financial assistance from Meeker County Tornado Relief Fund WATKINS, Minn.— The Meeker County Tornado Relief fund was established by Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) and its
Allen's Country Bakery Delivered
SWIF believes in empowering community members to follow their dreams. One way of doing this is through SWIF’s microloan program where recipients receive up to $50,000 through a business loan
Community Grant Challenge Gets Results
Last fiscal year, Southwest Initiative Foundation offered the Community Challenge Grant. It was an opportunity for 24 community affiliates to receive grant funding from SWIF, with the stipulation that each
Hector Meats & Poultry Under New Ownership
Local business benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation loan programs HECTOR, Minn.— Kevin Fluhrer of Hector has retired after 40 years of owning and operating Hector Meats and Poultry. With loan