Promoting Growth
& Opportunities for
Southwest Minnesota

We work to connect units of government, businesses, and communities with the resources, planning, and services needed to promote growth. Together we can further opportunities in Southwest Minnesota by promoting a growing workforce and business base and ensuring population stability.

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Southwest Minnesota Highlighted

Providing professional expertise and leadership to enhance regional opportunities.

At Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC), we are listeners and connectors to help you find the resources needed to address your concerns. Together we can channel progressive collaboration between cities, counties, and townships so that shared knowledge and resources can be used to help you and the region prepare for a future where people and businesses thrive.

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    A growing workforce and business base.

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    Better lives for those living in the region.

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    Population stability.

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    Significant needs addressed that are challenging the region.

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, DevelopMN, Revolving Loan Funds, Technical Assistance

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Planning Services, Initiatives & Collaboration

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Active Living & Trails Planning, Human Services Transit Coordination Planning, Safe Routes to School

News

Date 02/28
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Quarterly Newsletter February 2024

https://www.swrdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SRDC-February-newsletter.pdf   Read the latest on SRDC happenings, upcoming events, and more. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep…

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Date 02/21
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Sarah Paws Resort,rural Currie, officially opens

Sarah Paws Resort, rural Currie, officially opens Sarah Paws Resort, located in rural Currie, recently hosted an…

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Upcoming Events

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Looking to grow your business or organization, solve a problem in your community, or progress your organization?

Our assistance is tailored to your needs. Southwest Regional Development Commission provides assistance to projects that support, enhance, or address the region's needs. We work with your team on planning, facilitation, data collection, research, grant writing, outreach assistance, and more.

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The Region We Serve

The Southwest Regional Development Commission serves the nine-county region of Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock in the far southwest corner of Minnesota.

Since 1973, SRDC has worked with and on behalf of these counties, their cities, townships, school districts, and public interest groups. These partnerships and the leveraging of resources throughout the region have led to the advancement of programs in the areas of community, economic, energy, transportation, and land use development.

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Lincoln County

Lyon County

Redwood County

Pipestone County

Murray County

Cottonwood County

Rock County

Nobles County

Jackson County

SRDC Regional Spotlight

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Regional Spotlight

John Regier Farms: Harnessing Solar Power to Transform Hog Farming

Mt. Lake, MN

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Regional Spotlight

Crafting Success: The Story of Pohlman Pallets and the Sustainable Business Behind it

Windom, MN

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Regional Spotlight

“From California to Lake Benton: A Journey of Community and Commerce”

Lake Benton, MN

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Social Media Updates

Funding Opportunity: Grants are available to expand access of fresh foods! The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened applications for its Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant. The GFAP grant helps grocery stores and small food retailers purchase equipment or make physical improvements that will allow them to increase the availability of and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods (including produce) for underserved communities in low- and moderate-income areas. The deadline to apply is Thursday, January 16, 2025. Learn more at

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