TJPDC received a U.S. EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to fund development of a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan to benefit all TJPDC localities. A CEDS is meant to integrate with and complement other economic development plans. Rather than being “owned” by any one agency, a CEDS consists of plans of action that may be undertaken by multiple players. The CEDS Strategy Committee will be participating in an in-person workshop in February to define economic development strategies for the region. This is one of the final steps in the plan development process. Next steps include engagement on superregional strategies, public/stakeholder feedback on the draft plan, and local/regional adoption.
For more information about the economic development study and strategy and to learn how to get involved, please visit: https://tjpdc.org/our-work/economic-development/