A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Swift County, Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Swift County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
Appleton Chamber of Commerce Appleton MN 231 North Miles Street 56208 320-289-1527
Benson Area Chamber of Commerce Benson MN 1228 Atlantic Avenue 56215 320-843-3618
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Swift County, Minnesota. The federal VA, as well as local Swift County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Swift County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.
Veterans Service Officer Benson MN 301 14th Street North 56215 320-842-5271
Veterans of Foreign Wars Benson MN 1135 Pacific Avenue 56215 320-842-9163
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4955 Appleton MN 448 South Munsterman Street 56208 320-289-1208