Economic Development
We support local businesses, employees and families to help create economic mobility for everyone in our communities.
Southwest Initiative Foundation is your partner for starting and growing businesses, improving access to local child care and more.
Start or Grow Your Business
Invest in Economic Development
Leverage Resources
What’s standing in the way of achieving your business dreams?
- You need financing and support to get your idea off the ground.
- You need help figuring out what to do first – and how to do it right.
- You want to talk to a real person who can help you get started.
We are committed to creating jobs and opportunities for everyone.
Our economic development work ensures southwest Minnesota has a diverse and thriving business community.
Our work includes:
- Business financing
- Technical assistance and training for entrepreneurs
- Partnerships to grow local economic development
- Support for local child care solutions
- And more!
Business Loans
Come to us for creative financing solutions. We partner with banks and credit unions, economic development organizations, nonprofit lenders and private investors to support your business idea.
Initiate Prosperity
Initiate Prosperity: Powered By Southwest Initiative Foundation gives you free 24/7 access to virtual content including customized how-to videos, quick references and resources to start and grow your business.
Child Care Solutions
Access to child care is the fastest growing economic issue in southwest Minnesota. We’re your partner in finding solutions that help families, employers and communities.
