Welcome to the Pipestone County Economic Development Authority

   The Pipestone County Economic Development Authority provides professional services to promote business retention and expansion while attracting industrial, commercial, retail interests and affordable housing to Pipestone County.  The Southwest Initiative Foundation and Pipestone County EDA are currently promoting southwest Minnesota as the Renewable Energy Marketplace^TM, a "green energy" friendly region where renewable resources are developed into alternative energy.

   The Southwest Initiative Foundation mission is to be a catalyst, facilitating opportunities for economic, social, and cultural growth by promoting philanthropy, leadership, innovation, and collaboration for our eighteen county region (southwest Minnesota).  The Renewable Energy Marketplace^TM is a marketing platform for advancing renewable energy in southwest Minnesota and beyond.  As part of a commitment to fostering business growth the Foundation is working to build on the renewable energy industry that has been established in our region.  Together we can provide assistance to the industry while improving our environment.  For more information about this and other regional markets contact the Southwest Initiative Foundation at www.swmnfoundation.org or Bill Johnson of the Pipestone County EDA at bill@pceda.org.