Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Our Vision: Since 1986, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation has been a catalyst for economic growth in 20 Minnesota counties. We work to build a prosperous region with vibrant communities, innovative and successful businesses and a skilled and valued workforce. To accomplish this, we help businesses, local governments and nonprofit organizations find common ground, pool resources and achieve more. What We Do: SMIF invests in the region’s future through grants, loans, technical expertise and partnerships that foster community assets via workforce readiness and entrepreneurial activity - especially in areas of bio-medical, bio-agriculture and alternative energy. Business and Workforce opportunities with SMIF are available in the areas of: BioBusiness, Entrepreneurs, Minority Owned Business, Early Childhood Education, and Immigrants. The Regional Impact: For 25 years, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation has advanced economic development in the 20-county region with total investments of more than $44 million. Countless organizations and collaborators have taken part in initiatives that further a common goal of sustainable prosperity in the region.

For a quarter century, donors have helped SMIF invest over $44 million in communities, organizations and businesses within the region. Won’t you join these supporters by making a gift TODAY? In turn, we pledge to help inspire successful partnerships that build a truly prosperous southern Minnesota. Thank you for your support of a vibrant southern Minnesota economy. Please visit our website for more information: www.smifoundation.org.