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Southwest Initiative Foundation / 2024

Archives for 2024

A woman wearing a vest and sunglasses on her head stands smiling next to a display of potted plants inside a bright, cozy shop with shelves, a counter, and various decor items.

April 26, 2024

Olivia Floral, Gift and Garden Center set to grow

Olivia Floral, Gift and Garden Center set to grow in new ways Local entrepreneur benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation loan

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

A banquet hall with several tables covered in black tablecloths, each set with plates, utensils, cups, and simple centerpieces. Brown chairs surround the tables, and the room has a wood floor and white walls.

April 26, 2024

Balaton Area Community Foundation grants pass $200,000 mark

Balaton Area Community Foundation Grants Our affiliate partner the Balaton Area Community Foundation (BACF) has passed the $200,000 mark in total

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Community Foundations, Donors

helping to build a region where all people thrive

April 18, 2024

Responding to the closure of our local newspapers

Local Newspapers Closures The sudden closure of local newspapers in Hutchinson and Litchfield is a significant loss for our communities, and

Filed Under: Stories

A smiling man with glasses and a beard stands in front of a wall display of acoustic and electric guitars in a music store. He is wearing a light gray pullover with a logo on the left chest.

April 15, 2024

Music Street has new owner

New owner purchases Music Street in Marshall Local entrepreneur benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation loan program MARSHALL, Minn. –

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Small Business Loans

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April 4, 2024

The YES! House major gift

Major gift propels The YES! House toward capital campaign goal GRANITE FALLS, Minn. —  Department of Public Transformation (DoPT) and

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Donors, Grants

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April 2, 2024

2024 cohort named for Growing Local Emerging Leaders

Growing Local: Emerging Leaders Southwest Initiative Foundation recently announced the participants who will make up this year’s Growing Local:

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership

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