“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” ― Hal Borland
As 2024 concludes, we celebrate the year with appreciation and pride. This year showcased the strength and resilience of the communities we serve. With your steady support, we empowered individuals, launched impactful business projects, and cultivated opportunities for sustainable growth throughout Colorado’s rural regions.
In 2024, the First Southwest Community Fund team welcomed 130 attendees to our educational training sessions, funded 49 businesses with seed grants, provided loans to16 businesses, and offered 105 hours of technical assistance -all to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and enrich our rural communities.
We partnered with community members, emphasizing our core values of collaboration, innovation, and access to inclusive and equitable capital. Together, we created changes -supporting small businesses, delivering essential resources, and opening pathways to financial independence.
As we step into 2025, we embrace new challenges with optimism. With your continued trust and partnership, we will amplify our impact and advance our mission to build a future where everyone thrives.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Thank you for your trust, your business, and your stories. You inspire everything we do, and for that, we are deeply grateful. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year.
Together, let’s continue building a brighter future.