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Southern Minnesota Regional Competitiveness Project: RUPRI Roundtables
The Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) has partnered with many regional entities, including our colleagues at the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation in Owatonna, to form the Southern Minnesota Regional Competitiveness Project, designed to build a development strategy focused on the key assets within the 38 counties of the southern portion of our state.
We believe this project will help us build on the important work we’ve already done in building our regional capacity for success by getting more leaders with important experience and knowledge involved.
Download Center for Regional Competitiveness fact sheet (PDF).
Three roundtable events will be hosted in southwest Minnesota. Dates and locations include:
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Prairie Event Center, Marshall
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1:45-4:45 p.m., Worthington Country Club, Worthington
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Kandi Entertainment Center, Willmar
Participants will share insights and knowledge as we begin mapping the assets critical to our region’s future.
Space is limited for these roundtable events. Please RSVP no later than five business days prior to the roundtable session that you plan to attend by contacting SWIF Program Assistant Kari Becker or call 800-594-9480 or 320-587-4848.
Leading by Example: Southwest Minnesota’s Premier Business Leadership Event
The Southwest Initiative Foundation, Southwest Minnesota Workforce Council and Schwan’s University thanks all who joined us for Leading by Example: Southwest Minnesota’s Premier Business Leadership Event Sept. 15.
More than 250 rural business, community, non-profit and educational leaders and entrepreneurs heard what's going to happen in our heartland communities, what needs to happen, and how Minnesota businesses are making it happen.
Speakers included Rich Karlgaard, Forbes publisher and columnist, and author of America's Coming Heartland Boom; Dr. Okokon Udo, international consultant on leadership development; facilitator Jodee Bock, Bock’s Transformational Consulting; and panelists Myrna Hoekstra, VP of Human Resources, BTD Manufacturing, Inc., Detroit Lakes; Dave Verkinderen, Business Equipment Finance Group General Manager, USBank, Marshall; and Jim Morgan, President/CEO, Daktronics, Inc., Brookings, South Dakota.
Related Links
Digital Rules: The Blog Rich Karlgaard
"Building for a boom" Marshall Independent
Forbes Publisher Speaks Before Foundation Marshall Radio
"Here comes the boom?" Redwood Falls Gazette
Contact Senior Communications Officer Janis Rannow at 1-800-594-9480 with questions or for more information.
“Just Imagine” Mini-Documentary
The Southwest Initiative Foundation has produced a mini-documentary about the opportunities southwest Minnesota has to prepare for a bright and prosperous future. The video explores four areas that will be critical to the region's future growth and shows examples of progress and innovation in our region today. It is our hope that this video will spark dialogue and brainstorming about how we can help southwest Minnesota adapt and thrive in a changing world.
Click on the links below to view the video. It is divided into chapters for easier uploading and Web viewing. If you are interested in receiving a DVD copy of the documentary, please contact Karen Grasmon, SWIF communications specialist.
Publicity
The Southwest Initiative Foundation’s logos and publicity guidelines can be downloaded from our Publicity Resources page. A password is required. Contact Karen Grasmon, communications specialist, at (800) 594-9480 or kareng@swifoundation.org to receive access.
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