Regional Economic Development
Find resources on economic development planning, engagement, and sample Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) documents.
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“CEDS in Action” Case Studies Series
(https://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com/ceds-in-action NULL.html) The goal of the CEDS process is not just to create an accessible, well-researched, and engaging planning document – though that’s really important! It is ultimately meant to encourage action and create the space for impactful...
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Data Deep Dive Webinar Series Recordings
To reach its full potential, a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/ceds) should be grounded in accurate and accessible data that facilitates a region-wide conversation about economic development. Without a solid understanding of key metrics, trends, demographics, and...
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[Webinar Recording]: CEDS Content Guidelines Update for Opportunity Zones
In January 2020, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov) updated its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) Content Guidelines (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/ceds) to help communities across America maximize their ability to attract investment to Opportunity Zones. These new...
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Register for the Data Deep Dive Webinar Series
To reach its full potential, a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/ceds) should be grounded in accurate and accessible data that facilitates a region-wide conversation about economic development. Without a solid understanding of key metrics, trends, demographics, and...
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[Webinar Recording]: Lessons Learned from Coal Communities Across The Country
As communities and regions across the country address the impacts caused by the downturn in the coal industry, places that are actively pursuing economic diversification opportunities have become better positioned to take on the challenges that lie ahead. This recording...
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Aspen Institute Releases Rural Development Research
The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group (https://www NULL.aspeninstitute NULL.org/programs/community-strategies-group/) has released the new research report Rural Development Hubs: Strengthening America’s Rural Innovation Infrastructure (https://www NULL.aspeninstitute NULL.org/blog-posts/rural-development-hubs-report/). The report is drawn from interviews with 43 rural development practitioners to address what...
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[Webinar Recording]: Creating CEDS and Other Plans that People Want to Read!
This webinar with the NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org) and Formation PR + Brand (https://formationpr NULL.com/) shared tools and techniques that you can use to incorporate eye-catching and informative messaging, design, and imagery into your CEDS and other plans. ...
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CEDS Spotlight: Merrimack Valley Planning 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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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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“Lifting Up Communities through Economic Diversification” Presentations
One of the ways to become a more resilient region is through economic diversification. Too many places throughout the country and the world have built economies around a single sector or industry, leaving them vulnerable to both immediate shocks and...