Regional Economic Development

Find resources on economic development planning, engagement, and sample Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) documents.

• WealthWorks Evaluation Framework

  Posted on: February 19th, 2019 by Carrie Kissel

  This evaluation framework, developed by real-world practitioners, describes a series of indicators for measuring wealth creation impacts in asset-based, inclusive economic development efforts.

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• National CEDS Forum (June 18-20, 2019)

  Posted on: February 15th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  Program Agenda Available Here The first-ever National CEDS Forum will take place June 18 – 20, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio at the Hyatt Regency Columbus (https://www NULL.hyatt NULL.com/en-US/hotel/ohio/hyatt-regency-columbus/cmhrc).  This free event will bring together staff from Economic Development Districts, regional...

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• CEDS Spotlight: River Valley Regional Commission

  Posted on: January 8th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) has the potential to be a true road map that brings together many voices from your region to form a common vision for economic prosperity and resilience.  Through the CEDS Spotlight case studies series,...

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• “RDOs: Supporting Water Infrastructure & Improving Quality of Life” Webinar Recording

  Posted on: November 26th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Every day, regional development organizations (RDOs) are working to improve the lives of residents in communities across the country. Known locally as councils of governments, regional planning commissions, economic development districts, and other names, RDOs provide various types of support...

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• “Strategies to Support Economic Diversification” Webinar Tutorial

  Posted on: November 13th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Planning for economic diversification is an important undertaking to explore through your Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com).  Too many places throughout the country and the world have built economies around a single sector or industry, leaving them vulnerable...

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• “Moving the CEDS Forward: Communication and Collaboration” Webinar Tutorial

  Posted on: August 21st, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  After your organization has put so much time and effort into developing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com), the last thing you want is for no one to know about it! This 20-minute webinar lecture features key...

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• RDOs: Supporting Water Infrastructure and Improving Quality of Life

  Posted on: August 7th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Every day, regional development organizations (RDOs) are working to improve the lives of residents in communities across the country.  Known locally as councils of governments, regional planning commissions, economic development districts, and other names, RDOs provide various types of support...

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• Madelia Strong: A Case Study in Economic Resilience

  Posted on: July 19th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  On February 3, 2016, a fire swept through Madelia, MN’s Main Street in the middle of a snowstorm, destroying nine businesses. Today, recovery in the city continues. With more than $250,000 in local support, all eight buildings have been rebuilt,...

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• CEDS Spotlight: Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region

  Posted on: May 24th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) has the potential to be a true road map that brings together many voices from your region to form a common vision for economic prosperity and resilience.  Through the CEDS Spotlight case studies series,...

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• [Webinar Recording]: Getting the Most Out of StatsAmerica to Enhance Your CEDS

  Posted on: May 22nd, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  A foundational element of every impactful Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com) is the effective use of accurate and relevant data. The right data can make all the difference when planning, writing, implementing, and benchmarking your CEDS. It...

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