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SBDC Success Story: Stellher Human Services

From cash-flow management to profit-sharing: How one business found stability in partnership with the Northwest SBDC

‘Rise of the Resilient’ Equips Business Owners

A lot of business owners ask themselves these questions or make these statements but a recent three-part business workshop titled Rise of the Resilient aimed help business owners learn how to cope with stress and move their businesses forward.

Why I Give: Tabi Steinmetz

Here at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, we’re proud to say that not only do we have dedicated staff committed to their work in building better lives throughout Northwest Minnesota, but 90 percent of our staff also give to the NMF Endowment, or one of its component funds.

Why I Give: Nate Haskell

Here at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, we’re proud to say that not only do we have dedicated staff committed to their work in building better lives throughout Northwest Minnesota, but 90 percent of our staff also give to the NMF Endowment, or one of its component funds.

‘Little ones all excited to say Ojibwe words’

A grant awarded to the White Earth Early Childhood Program helped restore the use of the Ojibwe language in their classrooms and homes of young families.

‘Knowing that our efforts are truly making a difference inspires us to continue’

With the goal of making a meaningful, lasting impact on the Park Rapids and Nevis area, Mark and Peggy Hewitt worked with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation to hold an open grand round for nonprofits that are working to remove barriers for youth and families to achieve success.

‘Why do we let this happen?’

The Northwest Minnesota Racial Equity Accountability Project team is charged with examining and questioning the homeless response system with the goal of advancing racial equity and reducing racial disparities.

‘The opportunities here are important’

Evolving requirements and shrinking targeted geographic zones provide challenges to providing low-interest CDFI lending – but the potential for impact is limitless.

‘Working together to achieve a goal’

STRATEGIC COLLABORATION Multiple organizations come together to assist Fadumo Ahmed in the opening of Gold Childcare Center, a culturally supportive child care center planned for East Grand Forks. A culturally supportive child care center is planned for East Grand Forks. Fadumo Ahmed, who has provided in-home child care for several years in East Grand Forks, …

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