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  • White notice with Office Building Closed in bold blue text, gold horizontal line below, and two logos: one with colorful geometric shapes, another for Southwest Initiative Foundation.

    2026 Labor Day

    Southwest Initiative Foundation 15 3rd Ave NW, Hutchinson, United States

    Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Labor Day.

  • A group of people sit in a town hall meeting. Text overlay promotes a discussion on rural companies hiring new workers, held at The Upper Room event center, with doors opening at 5:00 pm and discussion from 6:00–7:30 pm.

    Rural Voice: Housing

    The Upper Room 100 W College Drive Suite 300, Marshall, MN

    The Rural Voice series, hosted by MPR’s Kerri Miller, captures imaginative and illuminating town hall conversations about the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America. Join us to discuss the topic of housing.

    Free
  • A graphic with the text Cottonwood County at the top. Below are the Southwest Initiative Foundation logo, a 40 Celebration emblem, and the phrase For the love of rural. A colorful geometric border lines the bottom.

    40th Anniversary Celebration: Cottonwood County

    Abundance Coffee 255 10th St N, Mountain Lake, Minnesota

    Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying treats and beverages at Abundance Coffee. This is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff, connect with neighbors and community members.

  • Graphic with Jackson County in bold text, Southwest Initiative Foundation logo, 40 Years Celebration emblem, and the phrase For the love of rural on a white background with a colorful geometric border.

    40th Anniversary Celebration: Jackson County

    Smokin' Java 404 2nd St, Jackson, Minnesota

    Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation's 40th Anniversary by enjoying breakfast at Smokin' Java. This is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff, connect with neighbors and community members.

  • Redwood County sign with logos for Southwest Initiative Foundation and a 40th Celebration: For the love of rural symbol, bordered by a colorful geometric pattern at the bottom.

    40th Anniversary Celebration: Redwood County

    Mni Sota Arts 220 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

    Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation's 40th Anniversary by enjoying lunch at Mni Sota Arts. This is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff, connect with neighbors and community members.

  • Illustration of three people sitting around a table with a laptop, having a discussion. Colorful speech bubbles appear above, highlighting conversation and Southwest Minnesota nonprofit support collaboration.

    Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day (Hutchinson)

    Southwest Initiative Foundation 15 3rd Ave NW, Hutchinson, United States

    Technical Assistance Days offer nonprofit professionals an opportunity to connect one-on-one with Propel Nonprofits for individualized support. Examples of what Propel can help with include cash flow planning, budgeting and reforecasting, business model review, scenario planning, governance questions, and preparing for a loan.

    Free