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
Erin Schutte Wadzinski: Bringing Immigration Law Home
Worthington, MN
Jeff Manthei: From Hometown Roots to Thriving Business Owner
Belview, MN
Building a Dream, Serving the Community
Windom, MN
Social Media Updates
RLF Spotlight Story: Erin Schutte Wadzinski: Bringing Immigration Law Home Growing up on a farm near Worthington, Erin Schutte Wadzinski never expected to return home after college. But after a decade in Connecticut, she felt a calling to come back to Greater Minnesota and make a difference in her community through immigration law. Filling a Critical Gap in Legal Services During her time at the nonprofit, Schutte Wadzinski recognized a significant gap in legal services available to immigrants in southwest Minnesota. Motivated by the community’s needs, she applied for and received the Initiators Fellowship through the Southwest Initiative Foundation, a program designed to help rural entrepreneurs establish social enterprises. With that support, she launched Kivu Immigration Law. “Kivu Immigration Law is a social enterprise dedicated to providing affordable and accessible legal representation on immigration matters,” she explained. “Our goal is to meet the legal needs of this community while also educating businesses and organizations on how immigration laws impact them.” To read the complete story see our website: https://www.swrdc.org/spotlight/immigration-law/Read moreRead less
The transportation team at United Community Action Partnership is working on developing some programs and applying for some grants to make transportation in our region better and easier to use. We are looking for input as we do this so that we create things that are actually useful. Please complete the surveyRead moreRead less
MHP’s Housing Institute offers a 12+ month program with a unique opportunity to gain the expertise, tools, and connections needed to bring more housing to your community. You and a team from your community can benefit from a customized curriculum designed to expand your housing development knowledge, while collaborating with fellow housing leaders, funders, developers, and other valuable partners. You will receive expert guidance from MHP’s experienced staff. To learn more about applying, email matthew.prediger@mhponline.org or call +1 (612)-990-0735. Please share a bit about your community's needs and how MHP can best support your team. Program Website: https://mhponline.org/housing-institute/Read moreRead less
