As 2016 came to a close, a transition at the Southwest Initiative Foundation was underway with Bob Golberg preparing for his retirement. Bob joined our staff in 2012 as Legacy
SWIF’s Guiding Light
If you come to SWIF wanting to start a business, chances are you’ll talk to Berny Berger. Since her hiring in 1998, she’s been working with entrepreneurs and go-getters to
Bright Beginnings child care loan program
Child care in southwest Minnesota is in high demand, with an estimated 3,000 kids who lack access to quality, affordable care. In rural areas, it isn’t unusual for a parent to
Southwest Initiative Foundation’s Grow Our Own Summit Inspires Attendees to Support All Southwest Minnesota Kids
Event led by expert lineup shows communities that kids are the key to region’s continued success. MARSHALL, Minn. – On December 15, the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) hosted the Grow
Coming Together at the Grow Our Own Summit
More than 500 people flooded Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall for SWIF’s Grow Our Own Summit on December 15. The event brought in individuals from all over Minnesota, with
Inspiring Southwest Minnesota
I am so grateful to the thoughtful, passionate, accomplished people who spent the day sharing their best ideas with us yesterday at the Grow Our Own Summit. When we thought