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Southwest Initiative Foundation is a community foundation that connects people, invests in ideas, and builds communities.
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The Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc. (PIC) is a private, non-profit organization which provides employment and training services to residents and businesses across Southwestern Minnesota. With a highly qualified, professional staff and office locations in Montevideo, Marshall, and Worthington for 35 years, the PIC provides job training, assessments, and various employment services to hundreds of residents and many businesses across our fourteen county CareerForce service area every year. The PIC is a private nonprofit corporation which began operations on July 1st, 1985 under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) authorized by Congress to administer and operate job training programs in a 14 county area of Southwestern Minnesota. These counties include Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine. There are 16 Workforce Service Areas (WSAs) across Minnesota. SW MN PIC serves WSA #6 in the southwest corner of Minnesota.
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The Southwest Minnesota SBDC is available to provide access to resources your business needs to start, build, and grow. All services are provided at no cost. We offer confidential consulting to help clients identify, understand, and overcome the challenges of running a successful business. SBDC counselors have significant experience in the private sector, including extensive management and financial consulting backgrounds.
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1501 State Street, Office 211A
Marshall, mn 56258
Marshall, mn 56258
Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), established in 1964, is a public institution located in Marshall, Minnesota. As part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, SMSU offers a high-quality education in the liberal arts and professions, preparing students for successful personal and professional lives. The university provides over 60 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs, including master's degrees in education and business administration. These programs are housed within two primary colleges: the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences, and the College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies.
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1501 State St
Marshall, MN 56258
Marshall, MN 56258
The SMSU School of Education is an accredited teacher preparation provider by the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board until 2030.
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1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Marshall, MN 56258
Who We Are:
The Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) is a public agency that supports the growth and success of communities across nine counties in Southwest Minnesota. We collaborate with townships, cities, counties, schools, and local organizations to plan for a brighter, more sustainable future in southwest Minnesota. From transportation planning to economic development, we help turn ideas into action!
What We Do:
We provide support, planning, and resources in areas such as:
📊 Gap Financing – Helping small businesses grow with Revolving Loan Funds and energy-saving loans (PACE).
🛣️ Planning – Creating plans for transportation, trails, strategic planning, and more.
📣 Communications – Sharing stories, designing reports, and connecting communities through social media and public outreach.
🤝 Support Services – Providing behind-the-scenes help that keeps everything running smoothly, including administration, finance, and project coordination.
The Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) is a public agency that supports the growth and success of communities across nine counties in Southwest Minnesota. We collaborate with townships, cities, counties, schools, and local organizations to plan for a brighter, more sustainable future in southwest Minnesota. From transportation planning to economic development, we help turn ideas into action!
What We Do:
We provide support, planning, and resources in areas such as:
📊 Gap Financing – Helping small businesses grow with Revolving Loan Funds and energy-saving loans (PACE).
🛣️ Planning – Creating plans for transportation, trails, strategic planning, and more.
📣 Communications – Sharing stories, designing reports, and connecting communities through social media and public outreach.
🤝 Support Services – Providing behind-the-scenes help that keeps everything running smoothly, including administration, finance, and project coordination.
SparkPath (formerly Success Beyond the Classroom) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We create powerful learning experiences that challenge students to explore interests, discover new perspectives, connect with professionals in the community, and visualize their success beyond the classroom.
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2 Pine Tree Drive, Suite 101
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Arden Hills, MN 55112
SpecSys offers a full range of engineering and manufacturing services throughout multiple locations to meet each client's specific needs over a wide range of industries and specialties.
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Spectrum Health Companies operates Carefree Living in Virginia, Minnesota, a thoughtfully designed assisted living community that emphasizes comfort, safety, and personalized care.
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421 10th Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
Virginia, MN 55792
Sports Headquarters is the place to go for all of your sporting goods needs in Rochester, MN. We carry a wide variety of equipment and apparel for a wide variety of sports. So whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we have everything you need to enjoy your favorite sport.
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1201 Broadway Ave. S
Rochester, MN 55904
Rochester, MN 55904
With 9 nostalgic flavors, Spring Grove Soda Pop has been refreshing palates in the Midwest for over 100 years! Pick up a bottle of Spring Grove Soda today!
Proud Business Partner of the Bluff Country Collaborative (BCC)!
Proud Business Partner of the Bluff Country Collaborative (BCC)!
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215 2nd Avenue NW
Spring Grove, MN 55974
Spring Grove, MN 55974
Volunteer Ambulance Crew in Spring Valley, MN
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210 S Broadway Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
Spring Valley, MN 55975
Sprouts Childcare & Early Education Center LLC is family owned and operated. We exist to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children from 6 weeks to age twelve. We believe in the value and uniqueness of each child we serve. As caregivers and educators, we strive to promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Our goal is to plant seeds of knowledge in every child that enters our program to inspire life-long learning.
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200 Schumann Dr NW
Stewartville, MN 55976
Stewartville, MN 55976
The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is the "Voice of Business" in Central Minnesota. We help businesses, schools and elected officials connect to enhance our economic strength, overall providing a vibrant community to live, work and play in.
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1411 W. St. Germain, suite 101
St. Cloud, MN 56301
St. Cloud, MN 56301
