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
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COMPREHENSIVE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY