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PRESS RELEASE: Helping Finance Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Improvements

April 8, 2022 by SRDC

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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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CEDS 30 Day Public Comment Period

November 1, 2021 by SRDC

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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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2021 Annual Report

September 2, 2021 by SRDC

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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 […]

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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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After Over 42 years with SRDC, Finance Director Dianne Crowley Retires

February 26, 2021 by SRDC

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 […]

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Participate in the Murray County Solar Opinion Survey

February 19, 2021 by SRDC

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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 […]

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Increasing Housing and Services for Older Adults in the Slayton Area

February 3, 2021 by SRDC

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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 […]

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2020 Annual Report

September 1, 2020 by SRDC

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

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Southwest Regional Development Commission working with Minnesota Housing to provide affordable first-time homebuyer loans

June 12, 2020 by SRDC

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.

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Important Notice: SRDC Office Closed to Public

March 16, 2020 by SRDC

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 […]

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