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.
PRESS RELEASE: Helping Finance Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Improvements
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 […]
March 2022 E-Newsletter
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.
December 2021 E-Newsletter
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…