Prosperity Initiative Spotlight: Timeout Behavior Coaching
Angie Ellsworth developed growth plans for her business Timeout Behavior Coaching through SMIF’s Prosperity Initiative program.
Prosperity Initiative Spotlight: Wren Writing
Alira Coffman joined The Prosperity Initiative to develop growth plans for her business, Wren Writing, an all-in-one software platform for authors.
Prosperity Initiative Spotlight: My Birth Choices
In 2021, Kayla Tschumper transitioned out of a near decade-long career as a Registered Nurse and into the role of birth worker. She started her business, My Birth Choices, two years later to provide support through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Her participation in SMIF's Prosperity Initiative has helped her business grow.
SMIF announces second Prosperity Initiative cohort of 2022
SMIF is pleased to announce the members of the second Prosperity Initiative cohort of 2022, a program which provides free coaching and training to minority entrepreneurs. Four entrepreneurs have joined the program.
SMIF announces first Prosperity Initiative cohort of 2022
Ten entrepreneurs have joined the first 2022 cohort of The Prosperity Initiative, a program which provides free coaching and training to minority entrepreneurs.
Voices of our region: Angel’s story
The harmful effects of substance abuse on my family members was something that I witnessed regularly growing up. I decided to start my own business to bring resources and interventions to empower, motivate and strengthen individuals’ capacities toward self-correction. With no access to business financing, no prior business experience, Stages of Change Center welcomed its first clients in 2011.
New Entrepreneurs Leading the Way: West Oakland Auto
Read how West Oakland Auto in Austin, Minnesota used SMIF loans and technical assistance to grow their small business. They were participants in SMIF's Prosperity Initiative.
