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
News
Quarterly Newsletter – Sept. 2024
https://www.swrdc.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2024/12/SRDC-newsletter-sept.-2024-redesign.pdf Read the latest on SRDC happenings, upcoming events, and more. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up…
Upcoming Events
SRDC board meeting
SRDC board room, slayton, MN
SRDC board meeting
SRDC board room, slayton, MN
SRDC board meeting
SRDC board room, slayton, MN
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
Atlantic Place: Craft Food & Cocktails Crafted for Memories & Connections, Inspired by Flavor
Marshall, MN
Erin Schutte Wadzinski: Bringing Immigration Law Home
Worthington, MN
Jeff Manthei: From Hometown Roots to Thriving Business Owner
Belview, MN
Social Media Updates
Bike & Roll to School Day 2025 is on May 7. Register today! Registrations are are rolling in for National Bike & Roll to School Day on May 7, 2025! If you haven’t done so already, please register today to be sure your event is included in the national count. While May 7 is this year’s official Bike & Roll to School Day date, communities are welcome to celebrate any day in May that best fits their schedules. Looking for event inspiration? Check out our Getting Started Guide for steps to take your event from an idea to a reality, or revisit the 2024 Bike & Roll to School Day annual report to see how communities across the country celebrated last year! Picture this! Capture the spirit of Bike & Roll to School Day in our first-ever image contest! Submit one or two of your best photos from the May 2025 event for a chance to show off your community’s pride and dedication to safe, active travel for youth. Find out more on the contest page.Read moreRead less
