The Center of Rural Entrepreneurship (CORE) began with a group of stakeholders who recognized a need in southwest Minnesota for a tool that would provide a streamlined path to entrepreneurial resources. This tool, which became CORE, was created to fit the needs of the start-up, existing and transitional entrepreneurs and the needs of resource providers.
CORE stakeholders also recognize that entrepreneurs come in all age groups consisting of youth, mainstream and senior. CORE can be seen as a business plan that is a "living document" that will continually grow and evolve as needs and the economy change.
The creation and development of CORE and this Web site have been facilitated and funded by the Southwest Initiative Foundation's (SWIF) Entrepreneurship Initiative. SWIF is committed to making CORE a quality, key resource for entrepreneurs and resource providers throughout southwest Minnesota. SWIF is an equal opportunity provider.
To excite and empower the entrepreneurial spirit, through the delivery of inspirational curriculum, effective mentorship, experiential learning and the collaboration of regional partners.
To be the foremost region in the country in nurturing entrepreneurship.