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.
Economic
Development
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, DevelopMN, Revolving Loan Funds, Technical Assistance
Transportation
Planning
Active Living & Trails Planning, Human Services Transit Coordination Planning, Safe Routes to School
News
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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
Langseth Lodge: Rooted in History, Renewed by Vision
Worthington, MN
Hoppe Airspray – Built for the Field, Backed by Family
Spencer, Iowa
Adrian Auto – Keeping Adrian Running
Adrian, MN
Social Media Updates
SRDC staff members Kim Murphy, Nadya Bucklin, and Sheila Crowley recently attended a three-day Writing for Purpose workshop led by Kim Nagle, a nationally recognized writer and strategist with a strong track record in rural and nonprofit development. Guest speakers Jill J. Johnson of Johnson Consulting Services and Scott Nyegaard of LegacyGroup, LLC, added valuable insight—covering everything from using research to strengthen writing to leveraging AI as a thoughtful, effective partner. It was an engaging and informative experience that will help strengthen communication and storytelling across SRDC’s work.
We’re honored to share that the Southwest Regional Development Commission has been named Educator of the Year (Organization) by BikeMN! 🚴♀️ This recognition reflects the collaborative work happening across Southwest Minnesota to build healthier, more connected communities. We’re grateful to be part of this work—connecting communities and creating places where people can safely live, work, and play. #SRDC #BikeMN #ActiveLiving #SafeRoutesToSchool #SouthwestMN
