HUTCHINSON, Minn. – Social entrepreneurs in Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) region who want to tackle a social challenge and pursue leadership growth are invited to learn more about the Initiators
Archives for March 2021
Standing with our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Southwest Initiative Foundation believes that dignity and belonging are core human values. We stand against all forms of hatred, racism and discrimination, including the recent racial and gender-based violence in
New Granite Falls business serves up good old-fashioned fun
GRANITE FALLS, Minn. – More than five years in the making, Taste in Time soda fountain and sandwich shop opened its doors in downtown Granite Falls this month with help
New Windom business a stepping stone to better mental health
WINDOM, Minn. – Kerstin Cooley has opened a private counseling practice in her hometown area with help from Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Microenterprise Loan Program. The new business, Stepping Stone
Southwest Minnesota’s United Community Action Partnership honored for helping families and communities navigate pandemic
Florist Gina Rauk’s small business blooms with community
Florist Gina Rauk’s small business in Pipestone blooms with community. She opened Pipestone Floral in 2018, sparked by a hobby arranging flowers. Southwest Initiative Foundation’s loan programs have supported her in her entrepreneurship journey.