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Our Mission
The mission of the Southwest Initiative Foundation is to be a catalyst, facilitating opportunities for economic and social growth by developing and challenging leaders to build on the region’s assets.
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Sept. 29

Rock County Initiates New Early Childhood Coalition through Partnership with SWIF

Aug. 20

Openings still available for Youth Energy Summit (YES!)

Aug. 19

Area leaders invited to "Leading by Example" Sept. 15 in Marshall

Aug. 13

Bound to Read moves to downtown Marshall with loan assistance from SWIF

Aug. 13

Rose Cottage Quilt Shop to open in Willmar with loan assistance from SWIF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oct. 3-5

Upper Minnesota River Arts Crawl - Meander 2008

Oct. 14, Oct. 21

Southern Minnesota Regional Competitiveness Project: RUPRI Roundtables - MARSHALL, WORTHINGTON, WILLMAR

Oct. 21

Engaging Fathers in Supporting Healthy Development of Young Children - LITCHFIELD

Oct. 23

Understanding Children’s Mental Health Disorders and the Impact on Learning and Functioning

Oct. 28

CORE FOUR Business Planning Course - RENVILLE COUNTY

Oct. 30

Community Assistantship Program: GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE

Various dates and locations

Walk-in business consultations

Various dates and locations

Starting/expanding a small business class

For additional renewable energy events click here.

 

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Leading by Example: Southwest Minnesota's Premier Business Leadership Event


More than 250 regional leaders heard what's going to happen in our heartland communities, what needs to happen, and how Minnesota businesses are making it happen Sept. 15.

Read more...

 

Making Minnesota Ready for Renewable Energy

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For over 20 years, the Southwest Initiative Foundation has built relationships with visionary and dedicated people both within and outside its service area to make positive changes...

Read more...

View information about REDI

 

"Just Imagine"
Mini-Documentary

Just Imagine

The Southwest Initiative Foundation mini-documentary, "Just Imagine," which was debuted at the November banquet, is now available for Web viewing.

View the video...

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