First Southwest assists Side by Side

ALAMOSA — First Southwest Community Fund (FSWCF) recently received a Rural Business Development Grant for Side by Side, a pet nutrition company based in Telluride, who utilized the funds for their brand’s marketing and community growth.

“As both a supporter of Colorado’s agricultural businesses and lifestyle-focused goods, Side by Side is truly a special business. They are Doers,” says First Southwest Community Fund President, Kent Curtis. “We’re thrilled that we were able to help Side by Side obtain the resources they need to keep their unique and necessary small business growing rural Colorado’s economy.”

For more information on this grant and potential 2018 grant opportunities for your rural Colorado business, please contact First Southwest Community Fund’s Community Partnership’s Director, Roxanne DeMarco, [email protected]. 2018 grant funds are subject to Congress’ approval.