Initiatives & Collaboration

Helps review, score and rank Transportation Alternatives Program application from all of MnDOT District 8.

Collaborate and provide input on ways that future MnDOT investments could enhance and improve not only the state economy but the employment efforts as well.

National Association of Development Organizations, (NADO) promotes regional strategies, partnerships, and solutions to strengthen the economic competitiveness and quality of life across America’s local communities.

The North Central USDA Regional Food Business Center focuses on expanding small and mid-sized agricultural value chains in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Strengthening regional economies and workforce ecosystems by ensuring the inclusion of all members of the community.

This 18-county joint powers board collaborates to share energy-related information, including policy, planning, management and implementation methods to deal with energy and transmission in rural Minnesota. SRDC provides staffing and coordination of the board.

Collaborating with state-wide partners to shape the priorities and focus of SRTS in Minnesota.

The Small Business Development Center promotes developing the entrepreneurial mindset through experiential learning and community outreach with a goal to enhance the economic viability of the 18-county area of the MN Southwest Region.

Collaborative effort of agencies across the state to work on ways that MnDOT can incorporate equity into their policy/investment plans.

Raising awareness and strengthening shared messages around the importance of ensuring that all residents in our communities can seize the abundant opportunities available in Southwest Minnesota.

Works in partnership to ensure youth have access to the services they need to become self-sufficient and successful.

The 12-county JPA works on solid waste and recycling issue to protect the regions environment while providing a necessary public service. SRDC provides staffing and coordination of the Commission.

The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) support sustainable development throughout Greater Minnesota. Southwest RSDP is one of five regional partnerships across the state that connect local communities and citizens with resources from the University of Minnesota. The Resilient Communities and Clean Energy Workgroups empower and support communities in developing and enhancing community resilience and clean energy initiatives in Southwest Minnesota.

Supports transportation providers and the public by seeking innovative solutions to meet community needs through education, coordination, and collaboration.