After two years of dedication, hard work, and planning, Holly Schwendemann has opened the doors to Holly’s Aesthetics and Spa in her hometown. Born from a lifelong passion for skincare and self-care, this new space is more than just a business; it’s the culmination of a dream built with love, persistence, and a whole lot of paint.
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Downtown New London welcomes flyleaf book shop
NEW LONDON, Minn. — Heather King is making space for books and community at her new flyleaf book shop in downtown New London. Loan assistance from the Southwest Initiative Foundation’s
Talking Smart: Interviews with SWIF Loan Clients
Our entrepreneurship/microloan team never slows down, which is good news for our SWIF loan clients. When I stop to think about the number of people we’ve helped start, expand or
Chant and Amy Singvongsa Purchase Jackson Laundromat with Loan Assistance from Southwest Initiative Foundation
Local Business Renamed Wishy Washy Laundromat, Benefits from Microenterprise Loan Program Chant and Amy Singvongsa recently received loan assistance from the Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Microenterprise Loan Program for the
Sweet Dreams Come True
It was exactly one week before Christmas, and it was a beautiful Minnesota winter day. I just pulled into the small community of Grove City which lies on the northern