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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Yellow Medicine County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying a light breakfast at the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-yellow-medicine-county/
LOCATION:Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce\, 761 Prentice St Suite 5\, Granite Falls\, Minnesota\, 56241
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Lincoln County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying lunch at the Tyler Golf Course. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-lincoln-county/
LOCATION:Tyler Golf Club\, 420 Co Rd 7\, Tyler\, Minnesota\, 56178
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Lyon County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying happy hour at Brau Brothers Brewing Company. \n\n\n\nThis 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\, Brau Brothers Brewing Company in Marshall. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-lyon-county/
LOCATION:Brau Brothers Brewing Co.\, 1010 E Southview Dr\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Economic Development Summer Workshop Series: Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening rural economies through creativity and connection\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants 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.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this series is closed. Keep an eye on our events calendar and news page to learn about future opportunities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin a cohort of Southwest Minnesota community leaders for a combination of virtual sessions and an in-person workshop exploring how arts-based\, asset-based\, and community-driven strategies can: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivate underutilized spaces and downtowns\n\n\n\nSupport local businesses and entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nAttract and retain residents\n\n\n\nIncrease community engagement and participation\n\n\n\nStrengthen creative capital and a vibrant arts and culture ecosystem\n\n\n\nBuild stronger\, more resilient local economies\n\n\n\nEnhance community health and strengthen quality life\n\n\n\n\nThe Creative Economic Development Workshop Series is offered by Department of Public Transformation\, in partnership with Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Overview:\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 (Virtual)\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Creative Economic DevelopmentExplore the foundations of creative economic development\, including arts-based and asset-based approaches\, the role of arts and culture in local economies\, and strategies for increasing community engagement and quality of life.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 | 12 – 1 PM CT\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 (In-Person Deep Dive)\n\n\n\n\nFrom Ideas to Action: Designing Creative Economic Development ProjectsDive deeper into creative strategies for economic development through hands-on exercises\, examples\, and peer learning. Participants will begin developing a creative economic development project or initiative tailored to their community. Participants will conclude the workshop with conversation and networking at Bluenose Gopher Public House.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 22 | 11 AM – 4:30 PM CTAt The YES! House\, 726 Prentice Street\, Granite Falls\, MN (Lunch provided)\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 3 (Virtual)\n\n\n\n\nRefining and Sustaining Your WorkReconnect with peers to reflect on progress\, strengthen your project plan\, and explore strategies for sustaining and resourcing your work moving forward.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 18 | 12 – 1 PM CT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Development Professionals\n\n\n\nChamber of Commerce Leaders\n\n\n\nTourism / CVB Staff\n\n\n\nCity & County Staff\n\n\n\nNonprofit and Community Development Professionals\n\n\n\nCommunity Development Champions (Elected Officials\, Volunteers\, Board Members) \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop series is open to folks working in small towns and rural communities across the 18-county Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain:\n\n\n\n\nA deeper understanding of creative economic development strategies\n\n\n\nTools for activating spaces and engaging community members\n\n\n\nExamples from rural communities doing this work successfully\n\n\n\nA peer network of fellow community leaders\n\n\n\nAn action plan for a project in your community\n\n\n\nOptional 1:1 coaching support with DoPT staff\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reach out to vivian@publictransformation.org with any questions. 
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/creative-economic-development-summer-workshop-series-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The YES! House\, 726 Prentice St\, Granite Falls\, MN\, 56241\, United States
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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day (Walnut Grove)
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Office Days offer nonprofit professionals a calm\, focused workspace\, opportunities to connect with peers\, one-on-one technical assistance (TA) with Propel Nonprofits\, and a lunch and learn session designed to inspire new ideas and practical strategies. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Aug. 6\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m. Doors open\n\n\n\n9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-noon Lunch\n\n\n\nNoon-1 p.m. Lunch & learn session presented by Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n1 p.m.-4 p.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n\nLunch & Learn Topic: Budgeting\n\n\n\nBudgets don’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. In fact\, they can be simple\, practical tools that help you plan your work\, make decisions\, and communicate your impact more clearly. This session is designed for beginners at smaller nonprofits or program staff who are new to budgeting. Whether you’re working on your first grant\, helping plan a new project\, or just want to feel more comfortable talking with staff or board members about numbers\, you’ll walk away with practical tools and the confidence to get started. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/focus-forward-nonprofit-office-day-walnut-grove/
LOCATION:Work & Gather\, 641 Main St\, Walnut Grove\, Minnesota\, 56180\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Economic Development Summer Workshop Series: Workshop 3
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening rural economies through creativity and connection\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants 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.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this series is closed. Keep an eye on our events calendar and news page to learn about future opportunities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin a cohort of Southwest Minnesota community leaders for a combination of virtual sessions and an in-person workshop exploring how arts-based\, asset-based\, and community-driven strategies can: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivate underutilized spaces and downtowns\n\n\n\nSupport local businesses and entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nAttract and retain residents\n\n\n\nIncrease community engagement and participation\n\n\n\nStrengthen creative capital and a vibrant arts and culture ecosystem\n\n\n\nBuild stronger\, more resilient local economies\n\n\n\nEnhance community health and strengthen quality life\n\n\n\n\nThe Creative Economic Development Workshop Series is offered by Department of Public Transformation\, in partnership with Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Overview:\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 (Virtual)\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Creative Economic DevelopmentExplore the foundations of creative economic development\, including arts-based and asset-based approaches\, the role of arts and culture in local economies\, and strategies for increasing community engagement and quality of life.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 | 12 – 1 PM CT\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 (In-Person Deep Dive)\n\n\n\n\nFrom Ideas to Action: Designing Creative Economic Development ProjectsDive deeper into creative strategies for economic development through hands-on exercises\, examples\, and peer learning. Participants will begin developing a creative economic development project or initiative tailored to their community. Participants will conclude the workshop with conversation and networking at Bluenose Gopher Public House.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 22 | 11 AM – 4:30 PM CTAt The YES! House\, 726 Prentice Street\, Granite Falls\, MN (Lunch provided)\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 3 (Virtual)\n\n\n\n\nRefining and Sustaining Your WorkReconnect with peers to reflect on progress\, strengthen your project plan\, and explore strategies for sustaining and resourcing your work moving forward.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 18 | 12 – 1 PM CT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Development Professionals\n\n\n\nChamber of Commerce Leaders\n\n\n\nTourism / CVB Staff\n\n\n\nCity & County Staff\n\n\n\nNonprofit and Community Development Professionals\n\n\n\nCommunity Development Champions (Elected Officials\, Volunteers\, Board Members) \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop series is open to folks working in small towns and rural communities across the 18-county Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain:\n\n\n\n\nA deeper understanding of creative economic development strategies\n\n\n\nTools for activating spaces and engaging community members\n\n\n\nExamples from rural communities doing this work successfully\n\n\n\nA peer network of fellow community leaders\n\n\n\nAn action plan for a project in your community\n\n\n\nOptional 1:1 coaching support with DoPT staff\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reach out to vivian@publictransformation.org with any questions. 
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/creative-economic-development-summer-workshop-series-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T163000
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Nobles County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying happy hour at Round Lake Vineyards. \n\n\n\nThis 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 Round Lake Vineyards. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-noblescounty/
LOCATION:Round Lake Vineyards & Winery\, 30124 State Hwy 264\, Round Lake\, MN\, 56167\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T073000
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Rock County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying a light breakfast at Wildflowers Coffee. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-rock-county/
LOCATION:Wildflowers Coffee & Boutique\, 129 E. Main Street\, Luverne\, Minnesota\, 56156
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Pipestone County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome 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. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-pipestone-county/
LOCATION:Stonehouse & Quarry Lounge\, 123 West Main St\, Pipestone\, Minnesota\, 56164
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Murray County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying happy hour at our loan client\, Painted Prairie Vineyard.  \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-murray-county/
LOCATION:Painted Prairie Vineyard\, 1575 250th Ave\, Currie\, MN\, 56123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T235959
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SUMMARY:2026 Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Labor Day.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2026-labor-day/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T000000
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Cottonwood County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary. We are still finalizing details for this event\, including time and location\, but we are hoping to be in Mountain Lake on September 14. \n\n\n\nThis will be a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-cottonwood-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T235959
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Jackson County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary. We are still finalizing details for this event\, including time and location\, but we are hoping to be in Jackson on September 15. \n\n\n\nThis will be a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-jackson-county/
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Redwood County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary. We are still finalizing details for this event\, including time and location\, but we are hoping to be in Redwood Falls on September 15. \n\n\n\nThis will be a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan Laffen via email or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-redwood-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T160000
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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day (Hutchinson)
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and get the help you need.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnical 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. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited and available by appointment. Each session is 45 minutes. Please plan to arrive to your appointment 10 minutes early. \n\n\n\n\nBook your time on Sept. 17\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/focus-forward-nonprofit-office-day-hutchinson-september-17/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rally Your Region
DESCRIPTION:Rally Your Region is coming to Southwest Minnesota!\n\n\n\nEducators\, employers\, economic developers\, and community leaders are invited to join Southwest Minnesota partners\, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)\, and workforce expert\, Mark C. Perna\, to catch the vision for education with purpose\, employment with passion\, and the economic vitality that will result. \n\n\n\nSeptember 29\, 2026\n\n\n\nMarshall\, MN | The Upper Room\n\n\n\nLet’s come together to spur conversations and collaboration to cultivate new partnerships that will move education and economic development to the next level. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the event\n\n\n\n\nThis half-day experience will include a 20-minute table setting by Nathan Ohle\, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council\, and a 2 1/2 hour dynamic presentation by workforce expert Mark C. Perna\, which will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe Changing Landscape of Education and Workforce Development\n\n\n\nEducation with a Purpose and Crafting a Competitive Advantage\n\n\n\nThe “Why” Generation\, including Connecting\, Engaging\, and Answering “Why”\n\n\n\nThe Skills and Awareness Gaps\n\n\n\nEmployment with Passion\n\n\n\nThe Smart Age Machine\n\n\n\nSetting a Universal Rallying Point and Developing a Call to Action\n\n\n\n\nAfter Mark’s presentation\, we’ll transition to lunch\, a 30-minute tabletop conversations and key insights\, a 45-minute fireside chat with Nathan\, Mark\, and a local community leader\, and a 15-minute wrap up by Nathan. \n\n\n\nThis exciting event will rally every stakeholder in Southwest Minnesota so that we can collaborate to drive economic prosperity throughout our region. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Missy Maiers at missym@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-0484. \n\n\n\nSouthwest Initiative Foundation is proud to host this event in partnership with SWWC and LYFT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mark C. Perna\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark is a recognized generational expert and international thought leader in education\, workforce development\, and economic development. A strong consensus builder\, Mark delivers more than 90 keynotes annually to diverse audiences\, including Harvard Univeristy and IEDC’s annual convention and leadership conferences. He is the bestselling author of Answering Why and writes weekly for Forbes.com\, reaching 5+ million readers to date. Mark has appeared on 250+ radio\, TV\, and podcast interviews on how to empower today’s young people. His podcast\, The Perna Syndicate\, reaches listeners in 70 countries. Mark advises the Coalition for Career Development in Washington\, D.C.\, as well as education and community leaders across North America. Learn more about Mark. \n\n\n\nAbout the International Economic Develop Council and Nathan Ohle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit\, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. Through bold leadership\, collaborative partnerships\, and innovative programs and solutions\, IEDC equips economic developers to drive equitable and sustainable outcomes for the communities they serve as: the premier professional association for economic development worldwide; the best place to work; and the best place for economic developers to learn and connect. Nathan Ohle serves as the President and CEO of the IEDC and is an internationally recognized expert in economic development and a leader of public\, private\, and nonprofit organizations. He is an internationally known speaker and writer who has spoken to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and Harvard University\, testified in front of Congress\, and regularly speaks in places across the globe. Learn more about Nathan.
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LOCATION:The Upper Room\, 100 W College Drive Suite 300\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258
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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day (Litchfield)
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Office Days offer nonprofit professionals a calm\, focused workspace\, opportunities to connect with peers\, one-on-one technical assistance (TA) with Propel Nonprofits\, and a lunch and learn session designed to inspire new ideas and practical strategies. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Oct. 29\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m. Doors open\n\n\n\n9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-noon Lunch\n\n\n\nNoon-1 p.m. Lunch & learn session presented by Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n1 p.m.-4 p.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n\nLunch & Learn Topic: TBD\n\n\n\nLunch & learn sessions feature practical strategies\, resources\, and ideas relevant to nonprofit leaders. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days.
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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day (Hutchinson)
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and get the help you need.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnical 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. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited and available by appointment. Each session is 45 minutes. Please plan to arrive to your appointment 10 mins early. \n\n\n\n\nBook your time on Nov. 19\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579. \n\n\n\nFind out  more about Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/focus-forward-nonprofit-office-day-hutchinson-november-19/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
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