Honoring 22 Years of Service From fundraising and programming to operations and human relations, Diana has built relationships, strategy and infrastructure that make the foundation a trusted partner and regional
Archives for 2022
Southwest Initiative Foundation’s Microenterprise Loan Program receives recognition in ‘Overcoming Adversity’
HUTCHINSON, Minn.—Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Microenterprise Loan Program, in partnership with the redstar marketing un/academy, recently received recognition for their work helping small businesses in rural Minnesota overcome adversity. In
Southwest Initiative Foundation Names Scott Marquardt Next President Appointment marks exciting next chapter in regional leadership
HUTCHINSON, Minn. – The Southwest Initiative Foundation Board of Directors unanimously voted Dec. 13 to approve Scott Marquardt as the foundation’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Marquardt has led
Southwest Initiative Foundation Names Scott Marquardt Next President
The Southwest Initiative Foundation Board of Directors unanimously voted Dec. 13 to approve Scott Marquardt as the foundation’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Scott has led SWIF’s economic development
2022 Holiday Office Hours at the Foundation
Happy holidays! We are grateful for our partners, supporters and community members today and throughout the year. Together, we’re building a stronger southwest Minnesota where all kids, families, businesses and
Stories, soup and Dakota culture
SWIF board and staff experienced a group book read and author visit this fall. Teresa Peterson and her uncle Walter “Super” LaBatte Jr. co-authored “Voices from Pejuhutazizi: Dakota Stories and Storytellers.”
