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Economic Development

“Up to $200,000. Our Business Loans target several key industries: manufacturing, technology, local foods, agriculture and health care. Our Business Loan Program works in partnership with local lending institutions, economic development organizations and government agencies to help “fill the gap” between available and necessary financial resources.

Since inception, part of SMIF’s mission has been to catalyze entrepreneurial activity within our region. We strengthen economic development by supporting local business owners and entrepreneurs through financial investments and technical assistance. We offer a range of services and financial options to empower new and growing business owners.”

Contact: Diane Lewis – dianel@smifoundation.org

Lending Officer 

507-214-7014

https://smifoundation.org/business-financing/loans/

Early Childhood Development

Need consulting support for your child care business? Contact SMIF’s Early Childhood Business Consultant, Jeff Andrews, to ask about virtual business support sessions for child care providers.

All child care business owners are eligible for complimentary business consulting and support.  Whether you are starting a new child care business, or working to grow or update your existing business, Jeff Andrews can help provide focused assistance on business topics such as enrollment marketing strategies, risk management, crisis support, and financial business modeling.  These services are available for family child care business owners and owners/operators of child care centers in our region.

The best way to get started is to click below and submit your assistance request information so Jeff can follow up with you soon!

Jeff Andrews, Early Childhood Business Consultant
Phone: 507.214.7056
Email: jeffa@smifoundation.org

https://smifoundation.org/programs/early-childhood-development/