2023 Labor Day
Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Labor Day.
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Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Labor Day.
Welcoming Week is an opportunity to celebrate the values that unite us as neighbors, parents, and colleagues. Together we are Glencoe is hosting a community coffee to kick off Welcoming Week. Community members can enjoy a FREE beverage*, meet neighbors and visit with friends. It's open house style, so drop in on the way to
Come to the Welcoming Week event in Downtown Willmar to enjoy music, dancing, food, kids’ activities and community resources. Share and learn from each other about the cultures and heritages in Willmar! The party will be at the 3rd block of 6th Street, next to the city office and city auditorium.
Stop by the 3rd Annual Swift County Area Community Welcoming Week celebration to enjoy: Inflatable slide Bounce house Petting zoo Games Face painting Free children's books Food trucks with food available to purchase Drawings, giveaways and door prizes This is a FREE event open to the community!
Manufacturing executives are invited to participate in the 2023 State of Manufacturing® survey focus groups. Join us on September 12 and lend your voice to our annual comprehensive survey of manufacturing in Minnesota.
The Rural Voice series, developed by several Minnesota Initiative Foundations that serve Greater Minnesota along with the Otto Bremer Trust and Compeer Financial, will take place in September and October with four town halls moderated by Minnesota Public Radio’s Kerri Miller. The events, which will be held in unique venues in New Ulm, Two Harbors, Little Falls, and River Falls, WI, are free to attend. The topic of the event in New Ulm in Entrepreneurism.
For the fifth year, the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference will bring together community champions, entrepreneurship enablers, economic development professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders to create the kind of supportive networks that help entrepreneurs succeed in our communities. The conference is being led by University of Minnesota Extension Department of Community Development and joined by the Minnesota
Join Together we are Glencoe for a piñata decorating party to celebrate Welcoming Week in Glencoe! You can decorate your own mini piñata and make s'mores with Coborn's. All supplies will be provided at this FREE family friendly event.
Child care professionals are invited to a Super Saturday Training hosted by ChildCare Aware of Minnesota West/Central. The cost to attend is $5.00. 6 hours of training and lunch are included.
Child care professionals are invited to a Super Saturday Training hosted by ChildCare Aware of Minnesota West/Central. The cost to attend is $5.00. 6 hours of training and lunch are included.
Enjoy a day of local foods and cultural exploration in Granite Falls Minnesota. Neighboring, play and nourishment will be our roadmaps to growing connections. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.
Marshall's 2023 Welcoming Week event will feature food, music, games, activities, local organizations, and much more – all creating an environment where everybody knows they belong. To get involved in the event: https://bit.ly/Marshall_Welcoming_Week_2023 Questions can be directed to Addy Wolbaum: [email protected]
The Rural Voice series, developed by several Minnesota Initiative Foundations that serve Greater Minnesota along with the Otto Bremer Trust and Compeer Financial, will take place in September and October with four town halls moderated by Minnesota Public Radio’s Kerri Miller. The events, which will be held in unique venues in New Ulm, Two Harbors, Little Falls, and River Falls, WI, are free to attend. The topic of the event in Little Falls is Mental Health & Social Isolation.
The Southwest Minnesota Career Expo is a highly interactive career information and exploration event for high school sophomores/juniors in the Minnesota West Carl Perkins Consortium. Hundreds of business, agency and education volunteers work together to provide this opportunity. Each year the number and type of interactive exhibits has expanded to better meet the needs of schools and students from the region.
The Rural Voice series, developed by several Minnesota Initiative Foundations that serve Greater Minnesota along with the Otto Bremer Trust and Compeer Financial, will take place in September and October with four town halls moderated by Minnesota Public Radio’s Kerri Miller. The events, which will be held in unique venues in New Ulm, Two Harbors, Little Falls, and River Falls, WI, are free to attend. The topic of the event in River Falls is Workforce Education.
The Southwest Minnesota Career Expo is a highly interactive career information and exploration event for high school sophomores/juniors in the Minnesota West Carl Perkins Consortium. Hundreds of business, agency and education volunteers work together to provide this opportunity. Each year the number and type of interactive exhibits has expanded to better meet the needs of schools and students from the region.
SWIF community foundation and education foundation partners are invited to join the SWIF Giving Team and fellow advisory board members for a hands-on workshop to learn tips and tricks to writing an engaging year-end fundraising letter for your foundation. We'll help craft and edit your letter so that it's ready to send to your donors. After the workshop, we'll visit a project that was supported by local community foundation grant dollars. We'll end our time together with an optional networking social.
Energize! is a unique early childhood learning event designed for preschool and child care center directors, owners, and staff. This event provides six hours of Develop approved training. All sessions are approved through AchieveMinnesota Center for Professional Development and meet licensing training requirements.