Events

The Creative Economic Development Summer Workshop Series is a three-part learning experience designed for economic development professionals, chamber leaders, tourism staff, and community champions across Southwest Minnesota. Participants will leave with practical tools, rural-focused examples, and an action plan and resources for designing and implementing a creative economic development project in their own community.

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

Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation's 40th Anniversary by enjoying a light breakfast at Wildflower 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.

Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation's 40th Anniversary by enjoying lunch at Stonehouse & Quarry Lounge. This is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff, connect with neighbors and community members, and check out Stonehouse & Quarry Lounge in Pipestone.

Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation's 40th Anniversary by enjoying happy hour at our loan client, Painted Prairie Vineyard. This is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff, connect with neighbors and community members.