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A smiling man wearing glasses and a blue Free Ice Water Wall Drug T-shirt stands in an office, holding up a postcard with an illustrated outdoor scene. A desk with papers and office supplies is visible behind him.

November 27, 2024

For Brad Hall, moving back home meant pursuing his dreams

Local Artist Pursues Dream Nearly 20 years after leaving Granite Falls, Bradley (Brad) Hall decided to return to his hometown to pursue his dreams

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Belonging

Jackie Turner stands in front of a Happy Retirement banner behind a table of potluck dishes.

November 4, 2024

Jackie Turner retires after 21 years supporting entrepreneurs

Jack Turner Jackie Turner is retiring from her role as an economic development officer at Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF). In honor of her

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Business Support

Pictured are Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) staff Missy Maiers with her son, Jayden; Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Schools Superintendent Joel Baumgarten; Little Stangs Learning Center Director Desiree Becker; outgoing SWIF board member Kathy Wehking; and SWIF staff Scott Marquardt and Nancy Kaping.

August 28, 2024

Kathy Wehking completes 6 years of board service with Southwest Initiative Foundation

Local grant to Little Stangs Learning Center designated in honor of Wehking’s volunteer service BUFFALO LAKE, Minn.— Kathy Wehking is retiring

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

Seven people stand indoors, smiling and holding a large ceremonial check. Among them is Abdirizak Mahboub, recognized for his board service; some wear business attire, one is in a white lab coat. Framed artwork hangs on the wall behind them.

August 19, 2024

Abdirizak Mahboub completes 6 years of board service with Southwest Initiative Foundation

Local grant to CentraCare Willmar Cancer Center designated in honor of Mahboub’s volunteer service WILLMAR, Minn.— Abdirizak Mahboub is retiring

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

A blue graphic with white text and elements that includes the copy Cool Things Made in Southwest Minnesota, the foundation's logo and a map of the region.

August 9, 2024

Cool things made in southwest Minnesota

Minnesota Innovations Minnesota companies have a long history of innovation, creating some of the “coolest” products to fuel our economy. This

Filed Under: Stories

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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