CEDS
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National CEDS Forum Event Materials
The first-ever National CEDS Forum was held in Columbus, OH on June 18-20, 2019. Over 75 participants from 31 states and Washington, DC came together for training sessions, networking opportunities, small group discussions, and a mobile workshop tour to Wilmington,...
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“Afternoon with the CEDS” Workshop Materials
Over 50 participants from across the country came together in Arlington, Virginia for the second annual “An Afternoon with the CEDS” workshop on March 20, 2019. This workshop provided training on innovative approaches to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) planning...
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CEDS Spotlight: River Valley Regional Commission
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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“Moving the CEDS Forward: Communication and Collaboration” Webinar Tutorial
After your organization has put so much time and effort into developing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), the last thing you want is for no one to know about it! This 20-minute webinar lecture features key strategies and...
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CEDS Spotlight: Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region
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
A foundational element of every impactful Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 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 also helps tell...
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“An Afternoon with the CEDS” Workshop Materials
Staff from over 25 Economic Development Districts from across the country came together in Arlington, Virginia for “An Afternoon with the CEDS” on March 21. This workshop provided training on innovative approaches to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) planning and...
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CEDS Central
CEDS Central is home to the NADO Research Foundation's CEDS training materials, all in one convenient spot. These materials include reports, case studies, videos, webinars, and more on planning, developing, and implementing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
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“CEDS Fundamentals” Webinar Tutorial
This tutorial provides an introduction to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), discusses key elements of the CEDS, and covers information about engagement, implementation, and other resources to support your organization during the CEDS process. This presentation is designed...
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“Incorporating Resilience into the CEDS” Webinar Tutorial
Resilience planning provides a very workable framework to support building strong and prosperous communities and regions. This 20-minute webinar lecture covers the ins and outs of economic resilience, what it means, why it matters, and how best to incorporate resilience into...