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
Archives for 2016
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
Get Involved with SWIF!
There is a definite energy here in southwest Minnesota as we prepare to flip another page on the calendar. Southwest Initiative Foundation is a ready partner as you think about
Spotlight: Alex Carlson
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
Murray County's Jail and Bail
Southwest Initiative Foundation is committed to helping all of our kids succeed. We all do better when they do—from our schools, where learning is top priority, to our businesses, where these
