Because city and county leaders partner with us, SWIF is able to support businesses and economic development through our Business Finance and Microenterprise Loan Programs, child care initiatives, workforce development, and more.
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Meet Neighbors’ Needs with the FoodShare March Campaign
The Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign brings together organizations, businesses, faith communities and individuals to help keep 300 food shelves in Minnesota stocked throughout the year. You can help by donating to your local food shelf during the month of March. You might also consider signing up if there are open volunteer roles there.
New Dog Grooming Business Open in Lester Prairie
LESTER PRAIRIE, Minn.— Kelly Brinkman has made it her job to pamper pooches of all sizes by opening Back Forty Grooming with help from Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Microenterprise Loan
Southwest Initiative Foundation Opens Grant Round for Work to Support Kids and Families in Southwest Minnesota
HUTCHINSON, Minn. – Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is offering Grow Our Own grants to support work related to creating prosperity for all southwest Minnesota kids and the communities they call
$2.7 Million Grant to Support Student Scholarships in Granite Falls
Southwest Initiative Foundation has been chosen by the Bush Foundation to host a $2.7 million dollar fund that will benefit students in the Granite Falls area through scholarships. Named the
New Formalwear Business Gives Hutchinson ‘Elegant Edge’
HUTCHINSON, Minn.— Jodi Swaja is the person behind the new prom, pageant and special occasion dress shop The Elegant Edge now open in the Hutchinson Mall. Swaja opened the business