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June 2022 E-Newsletter

June 23, 2022 by SRDC

Bicycles in front of Adrian middle/high school in Adrian, Minnesota

Read the latest on SRDC happenings, including an update on SRTS, SRDC welcomes new staff, take our regional campground survey, and more… Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest in SRDC news.

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PRESS RELEASE: Helping Finance Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Improvements

April 8, 2022 by SRDC

Rural Minnesota Energy Board Logo

Interest in energy efficiency for buildings and adding renewable energy, like solar, has been growing in recent years in southwest Minnesota. Now, financing for these energy efficiency projects has become even more affordable through a financing tool called PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy). Available to commercial and agri-businesses, the Rural Minnesota Energy Board’s PACE program […]

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March 2022 E-Newsletter

March 28, 2022 by SRDC

Check out the  March 2022  Issue  of  the  SRDC  Newsletter.  In  this  issue:  over $1.1  million SRTS  funding awarded  in  Southwest  Minnesota,  learn  about  our  spotlighted  RLF  in  Windom,  plus,  we’re  hiring and more! Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest in SRDC news.

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December 2021 E-Newsletter

December 16, 2021 by SRDC

Happy Holidays from SRDC. Picture of SRDC Staff

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.

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CEDS 30 Day Public Comment Period

November 1, 2021 by SRDC

Southwest Minnesota CEDS Cover

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, […]

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September 2021 E-Newsletter

September 28, 2021 by SRDC

incoming chairman Myron Koets (left) poses with outgoing chairman Mike Kuhle (right) at the SRDC 2021 Annual Meeting

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.

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2021 Annual Report

September 2, 2021 by SRDC

2021 Annual Report Cover

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Casey Jones State Trail, CEDS, Clean Energy, GreenStep Cities, Regional Economic Resiliency Plan, Resiliency, Safe Routes to School, Southwest Minnesota, Southwest Regional Development Commission, SRDC, Strategic Solar Siting in Murray County

June 2021 E-Newsletter

June 25, 2021 by SRDC

CEDS Survey Results, Top 3 concerns. Foundational Assets: Housing, Transportation, Broadband. Economic Competetiveness: Workforce, Funding/Assistance, Housing. Human Capital: Workforce Shortage, Younger Workforce, Childcare. Community Resources: Marketing/Promotion, Entertainment, Leadership

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…

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SRDC Seeking Community Input

April 8, 2021 by SRDC

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 […]

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March 2021 E-Newsletter

March 18, 2021 by SRDC

Picture of Minnesota with region highlighted and text: SW MN Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2022-2027

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…

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Read the latest on SRDC happenings, including an update on SRTS, SRDC welcomes new staff, take our regional campground survey, and more… Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest in SRDC news.

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