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
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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
Q&A with Khou Lor on her Path to Community Leadership
We’re looking for aspiring leaders who want to start their leadership journey with us! Growing Local: Emerging Leaders is a leadership education program to support emerging leaders in southwest Minnesota.
Southwest Initiative Foundation’s Microenterprise Loan Program receives recognition in ‘Overcoming Adversity’
HUTCHINSON, Minn.—Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Microenterprise Loan Program, in partnership with the redstar marketing un/academy, recently received recognition for their work helping small businesses in rural Minnesota overcome adversity. In
Southwest Initiative Foundation Names Scott Marquardt Next President
The Southwest Initiative Foundation Board of Directors unanimously voted Dec. 13 to approve Scott Marquardt as the foundation’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Scott has led SWIF’s economic development
Ivan Parga Joins Southwest Initiative Foundation as New Community Engagement Specialist
HUTCHINSON, Minn.— Ivan Parga of Worthington has joined Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) staff as a community engagement specialist. In this role, he works to identify local strengths and challenges, build