Our vision is a southwest Minnesota where all people thrive.
We believe our communities are strongest when all people can fully participate in our region’s opportunities. Southwest Minnesota is home to a strong entrepreneurial spirit, safe communities, high-quality schools and early childhood supports, and high civic participation and volunteerism. We know we have work to do in ensuring all southwest Minnesotans experience real inclusion, equity and access to opportunities.
We put our mission – connecting people, investing in ideas and building communities – into practice every day to make this vision a reality.
Our Values
Our work can look different from one program, partnership or place to another. Our organizational values guide our work and ensure we bring the same care and commitment to every interaction.
Grow Our Own
To reach the future we want for our region, we need to ensure all our kids and families are set up for success. We bring together our work in economic development, community impact, and giving to support all southwest Minnesota kids, by investing in the people and systems that surround them. We call this work Grow Our Own, and we all have a role to play!
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