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.
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.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, DevelopMN, Revolving Loan Funds, Technical Assistance
Active Living & Trails Planning, Human Services Transit Coordination Planning, Safe Routes to School
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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.
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.
Lincoln County
Lyon County
Redwood County
Pipestone County
Murray County
Cottonwood County
Rock County
Nobles County
Jackson County
SRDC Regional Spotlight
John Regier Farms: Harnessing Solar Power to Transform Hog Farming
Mt. Lake, MN
Crafting Success: The Story of Pohlman Pallets and the Sustainable Business Behind it
Windom, MN
“From California to Lake Benton: A Journey of Community and Commerce”
Lake Benton, MN
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Building Inclusive Workplaces: Innovative Workforce Solutions in SW Minnesota on October 4th Registration deadline has now been extended to Thursday, Oct 3, at 10am. This is a Drive for Five (MN DEED) initiative in partnership with three other Chambers of Commerce in our region. It is focused on employers and strategies for attracting and retaining a diverse workforce needed in Southwest MN now and into the future. Please consider attending or encourage someone from your organization to represent your business. $10, and includes a great lunch! Flyer attached. https://business.marshallmn.org/events/details/building-inclusive-workplaces-innovative-workforce-solutions-in-sw-minnesota-21663 Why Attend? You’ll gain insights into critical topics such as: Workforce Demographics in Southwest Minnesota: Understanding how regional changes impact your business. Building Community Solutions: Hear from regional leaders and experts on innovative strategies to strengthen workforce development. The Importance of Workforce Inclusion: Learn how inclusivity drives economic growth and success. Employer Best Practices: A panel of industry leaders will share actionable advice for creating workplaces that attract and retain top talent.
Grants are available for planning and design services for replacing or upgrading inadequate water infrastructure - information session tomorrow! The MPCA has $676,000 available in grant funding for communities in environmental justice areas across Minnesota to support projects that provide planning and design services for replacing or upgrading inadequate water infrastructure. The program provides up to $150,000 for planning and design services for critical infrastructure projects that address combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and stormwater management. The resulting construction projects will help to increase the resiliency of stormwater systems, minimize localized flooding risks, and reduce clean water intrusion into wastewater systems. The application deadline is 4 p.m. CST on November 22, 2024. A virtual informational session will take place tomorrow, Wed. October 2 at 1 p.m. at https://minnesota.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/minnesota/meeting/download/469d9e07e0a64133a5d6b22931a08294?siteurl=minnesota&MTID=m40378d5cdff8240b25bdb4889c518ee9 Learn more at: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/sewer-overflow-and-stormwater-reuse-municipal-grants?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpIExleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHa4MoIcb1uDKhsNGwnzvFdi8NaFBbsyyT9-py4fz9eRuVSrvR_GB6aHhKA_aem_dRAXWsk9xeIMLn1oz7FwEQ
