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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

Seven adults stand indoors in front of a sign reading Jefferson Learning Center. In recognition of Patricia Dols board service, one man receives a check from a woman; everyone is smiling. A screen in the background displays Willmar Community Education.

July 26, 2024

Patricia Dols completes 11 years of board service with Southwest Initiative Foundation

Local grant to Willmar Early Childhood Initiative designated in honor of Dols’ volunteer service WILLMAR, Minn.— Patricia Dols is retiring from the

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

Johanna poses for a formal head shot inside the foundation office.

July 22, 2024

Johanna Markgraf joins foundation staff

Johanna Markgraf HUTCHINSON, Minn.— Johanna Markgraf of Buffalo Lake has joined Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) staff as development and

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The board of directors poses for a group photo outside the foundation's office.

July 8, 2024

Celebrating our outgoing board members

Board Members Board members Kathy Wehking, Abdirizak Mahboub and Patricia Dols volunteered a combined 23 years on our board, and we want to share

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

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