Happy Holidays from SRDC! In this issue: SRDC presents at AMC, check out our RLF business spotlight, learn about Southwest CERTs Seed Grant Awardees, and more. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest in SRDC news.
CEDS 30 Day Public Comment Period
Seeking Public Comment November 1 – November 30, 2021 SRDC is holding a 30 day public comment period (Nov 1-30) on the draft 2022-2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Once finalized, this plan will be sent to the U.S. Economic Development Administration and will serve the nine counties of Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, […]
September 2021 E-Newsletter
Read the September 2021 Issue of the SRDC Newsletter In this issue: Meet our new Chairman, we’re seeking your input on future activities and services, learn about Seed Grants, and more…Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest in SRDC news.
2021 Annual Report
Read SRDC’s Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report It’s been an exciting and busy year for SRDC. In this year’s Annual Report, we highlight projects we’ve worked on over the last year and projects currently in development, including work we’re doing to plan for a for a more resilient region, clean energy initiatives, projects we’re working […]
June 2021 E-Newsletter
Read the June 2021 Issue of the SRDC Newsletter In this issue: Get an update on our biggest planning projects of the year–the CEDS and the Regional Economic Resiliency Plan. Also included: We welcome a new Development Intern to the SRDC team, take a look at the now completed Murray County Solar Storymap, and more…
SRDC Seeking Community Input
We want to hear from you! Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SWCEDS Southwest Regional Development Commission is in the beginning planning stages of a regional economic development plan for Southwest Minnesota to help guide economic development priorities and projects over the next five years. We’re asking for your input about the region’s strengths, where you see opportunities […]
March 2021 E-Newsletter
Read the March 2021 issue of the SRDC Newsletter. In this issue: We look back on the COVID pandemic, year one; planning has begun for the 2022-2027 Southwest Minnesota CEDs and we’re looking for your input! Also included: Long-term SRDC Finance Director Retires; We’re seeking business on the impact of COVID-19; we’re hiring! and more…
After Over 42 years with SRDC, Finance Director Dianne Crowley Retires
Today we bid farewell and best wishes to long-time SRDC Finance Director Dianne Crowley as she embarks on her retirement. SRDC has been around for 48 years. Of that time, Dianne has been a part of the SRDC team for 42 years and 9 months. She has guided our finances and helped expand not only […]
Participate in the Murray County Solar Opinion Survey
The University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment is looking for input from residents and business owners in Murray County on solar energy and its role in Murray County communities, on places of residence, and on places of business. Murray County residents and business owners are encouraged to submit their input through a brief 5-7 […]
Increasing Housing and Services for Older Adults in the Slayton Area
The sudden closure of the Slayton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in May 2019 created the need to address housing and services for older adults in the area. Over the last year Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) has partnered with the City of Slayton and Operation Prairie Venture (OPV) on strategic planning efforts to address these […]