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Southwest Initiative Foundation / 2024 / July 2024

Archives for July 2024

Emma stands inside her shop next to a commercial espresso machine.

July 29, 2024

Gnometown Grounds’ grand re-opening

Renovations lead to grand re-opening at Dawson café Local entrepreneur benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation loan program DAWSON,

Filed Under: Annual Reports, Boosting Economic Mobility, Stories Tagged With: Small Business Loans

Seven adults stand indoors in front of a sign reading Jefferson Learning Center. In recognition of Patricia Dols board service, one man receives a check from a woman; everyone is smiling. A screen in the background displays Willmar Community Education.

July 26, 2024

Patricia Dols completes 11 years of board service with Southwest Initiative Foundation

Local grant to Willmar Early Childhood Initiative designated in honor of Dols’ volunteer service WILLMAR, Minn.— Patricia Dols is retiring from the

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

Pictured are 6th Street Logistics’ office team in front of a bright red semi truck.

July 23, 2024

6th Street Logistics

Willmar trucking firm 6th Street Logistics expands business Local entrepreneurs benefit from Southwest Initiative Foundation loan

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility Tagged With: Small Business Loans

Johanna poses for a formal head shot inside the foundation office.

July 22, 2024

Johanna Markgraf joins foundation staff

Johanna Markgraf HUTCHINSON, Minn.— Johanna Markgraf of Buffalo Lake has joined Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) staff as development and

Filed Under: Stories

A woman wearing pink medical scrubs stands and smiles by a doorway inside an office with tan walls. A sign on the wall reads Blush & Bliss Med Spa, highlighting the clean, professional atmosphere of this welcoming space.

July 16, 2024

Blush & Bliss Med Spa

Blush & Bliss Med Spa opens in Redwood Falls Local entrepreneur benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation loan program REDWOOD FALLS,

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility Tagged With: Small Business Loans

Light blue background with diagonal stripes and a geometric logo. SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION is written in gray in the lower right corner next to the logo.

July 9, 2024

Together We Thrive Grant Recipients

Together We Thrive We envision a southwest Minnesota where all people thrive. We bring people together to find solutions that benefit the entire

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Grants

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