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
Southwest Initiative Foundation
A Humbling Experience of Helping Those in Need
The work our staff does on a daily basis is so important for people in southwest Minnesota—from donors to business leaders to our youngest children and many others. But this
Manufacturing: We Can’t Live Without It
Enjoy this guest post from SWIF Program Officer Cheryl Glaeser. I imagine that if each of us was asked to think of someone who works in manufacturing, it wouldn’t take
There’s Something Special About Southwest Minnesota Entrepreneurs
SWIF has always been committed to supporting entrepreneurs and economic development. We know that the health of our entire region relies on a strong economic base. And, we always hear
SWIF Board of Directors Welcomes Tim Connell
I’d like to introduce our newest-elected member of the SWIF Board of Directors, Tim Connell of Luverne. We are so excited to have Tim join this group of outstanding soutwhest
Warming Up to 2012
If we’re talking temperatures, our first week of January seemed more like the first week of March here in southwest Minnesota. I’ve heard mixed reviews about our winter so far.