Events

  • Welcoming Week in West Central Minnesota

    Welcoming Week is a national movement organized by Welcoming America that helps communities become more welcoming to newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. Welcoming Week celebrations bring together neighbors of all backgrounds...

  • Climate Catalysts

    Climate Catalysts is a networking group comprised of regional stakeholders, community leaders, and West Central Initiative staff that convenes monthly around climate action in west central Minnesota. The Climate Catalysts...

  • Transportation Alternatives Workshop

    West Central Initiative and MnDOT District 4 will host a workshop to discuss this year’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) solicitation. The workshop will be held in person and online via...

  • Solar PV Planning and Zoning Best Practices

    Join us for a virtual training session on best practices in planning and zoning for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and development. A local government’s approach to zoning and development can...

  • Climate Catalysts

    Join us on Zoom in October to learn about how food waste contributes to climate change and how the growth of Organics Recycling Programs in the region can help divert...

  • Solar PV Permitting and Inspection Best Practices

    Join us and SolSmart for a virtual training session on best practices in permitting and inspection for solar PV installations. The permitting and inspection process is one of the most important...

  • Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 – Morris

    Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. Solar United Neighbors will take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This presentation from the...