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Archives for March 2017

2017 March Newsletter

Get Rural MN Attracting and retaining residents is a key component for the sustainability of the region. Newcomers will fill jobs, start new businesses, populate the schools, become home owners, taxpayers, and new community leaders. Stemmed from the

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Small Business Revolving Loan Funds at Low Rates

The UMVRDC has funds still available at low, low rates! Take advantage of these low rates as it has been reported by The Wall Street Journal that Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rates.  If the Fed hikes the

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Loans available to help childcare businesses!

https://swifoundation.org/southwest-initiative-foundation-introduces-bright-beginnings-program/

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Early Care & Education Grants – Southwest Initiative Foundation

https://swifoundation.org/2017-early-care-ed-grants/

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Our Mission

Enable the region to thrive through assisting local units of government.

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