We’re on the brink of the largest shift in human capital in history. Developing strategies for hiring, retaining and training the workers who give our businesses a competitive advantage must
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Raise a Glass!
Southwest Minnesota is well known for our amazing landscapes, historic farmsteads, and friendly people, but did you know our region is quickly becoming a hot spot for beer and wine? When you think
Charm in Hendricks Opens with Microloan Support
A new business in downtown Hendricks is making use of our Microenterprise Loan Program, building on a regional trend of small, boutique stores. “Boutiques have that nostalgic, vintage feel about
Impacting Our Region’s New Residents
More than 20 years ago, Solomon* fled his village after a landmine accident left him an amputee. To leave war behind, he also had to leave his father and the only home
New Capacity Building Grants
Direct service nonprofits thinking about their own organizational needs are invited to apply for Capacity Building Grants in a competitive grant round offered through Southwest Initiative Foundation. “We see this
Purple Corn is Growing
This week, Vice President Scott Marquardt enjoyed some Rogue Wasted Sea Star Purple Pale Ale at the Suntava annual shareholder meeting in Lamberton. Southwest Initiative Foundation is proud to be an