SWIF believes in empowering community members to follow their dreams. One way of doing this is through SWIF’s microloan program where recipients receive up to $50,000 through a business loan
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There is a definite energy here in southwest Minnesota as we prepare to flip another page on the calendar. Southwest Initiative Foundation is a ready partner as you think about
Spotlight: Alex Carlson
Part of a series focusing on Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 30 for 30, a selection of 30 people, organizations and business to give a snapshot of all those who make southwest
Age-Friendly Communities Report and Grant
The Southwest Initiative Foundation’s Age-Friendly Communities report and grant were developed to provide accurate information on aging in our rural area to community leaders, service providers, families, and the media
Why We All Need to Care About Early Childhood
Economic development, a capable workforce, and the growth and success of our region’s communities are all connected to the support southwest Minnesota gives to its youngest residents, says Jodi Maertens,
Bonnema Hardware & Flooring, Inc. in Spicer Receives SWIF Loan
Assistance from the Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Business Finance Program is helping to keep a long-standing Spicer hardware business going. Mark Bonnema is the new owner of Spicer’s Bonnema Hardware
