Local business benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation microloan program Hutchinson, Minn.— Sandi Sportelli will be expanding her pet supply business – Nala Jean’s, in rural Hutchinson with loan assistance from
Summit Sneak Peek with Keynote Speaker Robert Putnam
Robert Putnam’s hometown of Port Clinton, Ohio, is like many of our own Minnesota communities. Dr. Putnam kicks off a list of top-notch speakers for the December 15 Grow Our
The Gift of Giving Back
At a recent staff meeting, SWIF’s microloan team shared Mohamed’s story. In 2004, Mohamed came from Somalia to the United States. After becoming a naturalized citizen in 2010, he worked
Loan Clients Get the Spotlight
One of the exciting aspects of our work at SWIF is helping entrepreneurs and businesses turn their dreams into a reality. A number of our loan clients have received regional and national press for
LarryO’s Pizza Opens Take & Bake in St. Michael
Local business benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation microloan program St. Michael, Minn.— Steve and Colleen Pappenfus recently received loan assistance from the Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Microenterprise Loan Program to
EZ Hands Free Products to Launch Sales of Hunting Accessories
Local business benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation microloan program Brownton, Minn.— Larry and Karen Severson, who own EZ Hands Free Products Company recently received loan assistance from the Southwest Initiative
