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 […]
2020 Annual Report
The SRDC 2020 Annual Report is now available. In this report: A Look Ahead, FY 2020 Project Highlights, SRDC Revolving Loan Fund, PACE, and Finance information. Click the link below to view the 2020 Annual Report. 2020 Annual Report
Southwest Regional Development Commission working with Minnesota Housing to provide affordable first-time homebuyer loans
Southwest Regional Development Commission is partnering with Minnesota Housing to provide affordable mortgages to first-time homebuyers through the Start Up loan program. View the full Press Release for more information.
Important Notice: SRDC Office Closed to Public
Following Minnesota Department of Health recommendations, SRDC Office, beginning March 16, 2020, will be closed to the public and staff will be working from home. SRDC is committed to serving the region, and will continue to be available via phone and email. Staff can be reached directly via regular contact information. Please feel free to […]
CERTs Awarded SRDC 2019 Progam of the Year
Each year the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) awards at least one Program or Project of the Year. The SRDC Awards Committee met to discuss potential projects and recommended the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) for its continuous effort toward helping Minnesotans build and apply clean energy practices across the state. CERTs received the 2019 […]
SRDC Receives 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations
The Southwest Regional Development Commissionhas been awarded a 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the Languages & Interpreter Services in Southwest Minnesota project. NADO is a Washington, DC-based association that promotes programs and policies to strengthen local governments, communities, and economies through regional cooperation, program delivery, […]