Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
| Economic Development planning is critical to the long-term well-being of an area. Economic Development activities around the region are guided by the assessments of current programs and the needs brought forward by the citizens of the Region through the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy planning process. The Strategy or CEDS, as it is often referred to, consists of a five year plan with goals and objectives developed with input from local citizens and leaders. The plan is updated and reviewed by U.S. EDA annually. Components of the plan include analysis of the region and each county, including industry patterns, wage rates, unemployment rates, and education. It also includes a list of the goals and objectives as well as an outline of activities that have been pursued and will be performed in the coming year to achieve the goals that are outlined. Download a copy of the most recent CEDS (PDF) by clicking here. |