Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation's 40th Anniversary by enjoying breakfast at Sweet Spot Bake Shop. 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 our loan client, Sweet Spot Bake Shop, in Fairfax.
Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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.
Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying breakfast at the Benson Bakery. 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 the Benson Bakery in Benson.
Come celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation's 40th Anniversary by enjoying happy hour at Lakewood Supper Club. 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 Lakewood Supper Club in Ortonville.