James J. Hill Legacy with Pat Donohue

Our program on May 31^st featured Pat Donohue, former member of Club 9. He spoke to us about James J Hill, his legacy, and a new group that is designed to help small businesses called Hill Capital Corporation.

James J Hill sent his railroad, the Great Northern, thru Wayzata, and the town has an annual celebration in his name. He was one of the richest men in the country, and he gave away much of his fortune. One of his bequests went to establish the Hill Resource Library in downtown St Paul. This library is the best resource for business information in the country.

 

In an effort to extend their ability to help medium-sized businesses grow, they have developed a plan to provide funding for small businesses to help them grow. They have established the Hill Capital Foundation which  will use its assets to make loans to small and medium sized businesses, so that  they can grow.