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Southwest Initiative Foundation / Boosting Economic Mobility

Boosting Economic Mobility

Jessica Schoborg stands next to an indoor sign for Prairie Support Services.

November 1, 2024

Prairie Support Services

Longtime employee now owner of Prairie Support Services Local entrepreneur benefits from Southwest Initiative Foundation loan program WALNUT

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

A mother plays with her young child at the library.

September 25, 2024

The Ripple Effect of Quality, Affordable Child Care

Ari Zaske Ari Zaske loves spending time with her two little boys. Charlie is 3, and Noah is 1. They are creative and adventurous. Both love dirt

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility Tagged With: Child Care

helping to build a region where all people thrive

September 18, 2024

Promise Loan Program funding available

Promise Loan Program funding available through Southwest Initiative Foundation Loans available to businesses, nonprofits and developers for

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility Tagged With: Business Support

Shay VonHoltum with daughter Sophia VonHoltum and partner Alex LeBrun in front of their new store, Sunny & Sprout in Worthington.

August 28, 2024

Sunny & Sprout

Sunny & Sprout celebrates grand opening in Worthington Local entrepreneurs benefit from Southwest Initiative Foundation loan

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

A group of people sit at round tables in a conference room, listening to two men standing and speaking at the front. Papers, drinks, and snacks are on the tables, and blank flip chart sheets are on the back wall.

August 6, 2024

Southwest Minnesota Child Care Listening Sessions Summary Report

Child Care Listenting Sessions Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is a dedicated partner in addressing the child care shortages in our region

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility Tagged With: Child Care

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

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