Mid-Minnesota Development Commission

05/27/2026

MMDC is collecting public feedback to help guide future priorities and investment across Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties. Every taxpayer should provide their input!

Please consider sharing this survey with your friends, family, coworkers, employees, and community networks. The more responses we receive, the stronger and more representative our regional strategy will be!

www.surveymonkey.com/r/MMDC-CEDS

05/22/2026

Honoring those who made the greatest sacrifice. Have a safe, reflective, and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

Please note that MMDC offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday.

05/19/2026

A Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Executive Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm, at the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission office (1700 Technology Drive NE, Ste. 300, Willmar, MN 56201). Executive Committee members, and members of the public, may also attend via Zoom (Members of the public should contact MMDC Executive Director Eric Day for the required login information).

This meeting will include the annual performance review of MMDC’s executive director. As the meeting will involve the evaluation of an MMDC employee, portions of the meeting may be closed.

Any other business requiring timely action may also be considered by the MMDC Executive Committee on this date, including the consideration of an application for MMDC revolving loan funds.
Those with questions about this meeting or interested in receiving a copy of the meeting agenda may contact MMDC at (320) 235-8504.

05/18/2026

Kandiyohi County, We Need Your Input on the Future of Our Region!

MMDC is inviting residents, businesses, community leaders, and stakeholders to participate in an upcoming Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) public input session in Willmar.

Community input helps identify priorities and opportunities related to:
• Housing Growth
• Workforce Development
• Business Support
• Infrastructure Improvement
• Childcare Access
• Community Vitality

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
1700 Technology Drive NE, Willmar, MN

Thursday, May 21

9:00 AM – In Person
12:00 PM – Virtual
3:00 PM – In Person

No registration is needed for in-person sessions. Virtual attendees can register using the QR code or the link below.

If you are interested in the future growth, workforce, housing, and long-term success of Kandiyohi County, we encourage you to attend the session most convenient for you and help ensure local perspectives are part of the conversation.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987333586254?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/11/2026

Help Shape the Future of Economic Development in McLeod County and Our Region

Mid-Minnesota Development Commission is inviting residents, businesses, community leaders, and stakeholders to participate in an upcoming Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) public input session in Hutchinson.

Community input helps identify priorities and opportunities related to:
• Housing Growth
• Workforce Development
• Business Support
• Infrastructure Improvement
• Childcare Access
• Community Vitality

📍 Southwest Initiative Foundation
15 3rd Avenue NW, Hutchinson, MN

📅 Wednesday, May 13

🕘 9:00 AM – In Person
💻 12:00 PM – Virtual
🕒 3:00 PM – In Person

No registration is needed for in-person sessions. Virtual attendees can register using the QR code or the link below.

We encourage anyone interested in the future growth and success of McLeod County and the surrounding region to attend the session most convenient for them.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mcleod-county-ceds-virtual-event-tickets-1987333108826?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/05/2026

Help Shape the Future of Our Region

Mid-Minnesota Development Commission is hosting a series of public input sessions as part of our Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), and we want to hear from you.

Join us at any of the following locations:

Renville County (Olivia) – May 6
McLeod County (Hutchinson) – May 13
Kandiyohi County (Willmar) – May 21
Meeker County (Litchfield) – May 27

Each session includes:
🕘 9:00 AM – In person
💻 12:00 PM – Virtual (Register by using the QR Code or the link below)
🕒 3:00 PM – In person

Your input will help guide priorities around housing, workforce, business development, and community needs across Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties.

https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events

Attend the location and time that works best for you. All are welcome.

05/05/2026

A great upcoming opportunity for nonprofit organizations across our region.

Southwest MN Nonprofits: Join us for Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days!

Join us for coworking, peer connection, optional one-on-one technical assistance with Propel Nonprofits, and a lunch and learn. 💻 Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most! 🍎

Tuesday, May 12 - Windom Community Center
Wednesday, May 13 - The YES! House in Granite Falls

Southwest Initiative Foundation

Register ➡️ https://swifoundation.org/focusforward/

05/05/2026

Reminder: Renville County CEDS Public Sessions are tomorrow!

Join MMDC on Wednesday, May 6, at the Renville County Government Center (Room 116) in Olivia to share your input on the future of our region.

Choose a time that works for you:
9:00 AM – In person
12:00 PM – Virtual (Register using the link below or via the QR code)
3:00 PM – In person

Your voice helps guide priorities like housing, jobs, and community development across Renville County.

We hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986908800709?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/05/2026

Renville County residents, we want to hear from you!

Mid-Minnesota Development Commission is hosting public input sessions to help shape the future of our region through the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

Join us at the Renville County Government Center (Room 116) in Olivia on Wednesday, May 6:

9:00 AM – In person
12:00 PM – Virtual (Register using QR Code or link below)
3:00 PM – In person

Your input will help guide priorities around housing, workforce, business growth, and more. We hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986908800709?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/30/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

A regular meeting of the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held at the Litchfield Government Center, located at 114 N Holcombe Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355.

Commission meeting business is expected to include:

• An update on MMDC’s revolving loan funds,
• Other regular commission business.

Those with questions about this meeting or interested in receiving a copy of the meeting agenda may contact MMDC at (320) 235-8504.