The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process and document that successfully engages a range of partners, including community leaders and residents, Economic Development Districts (EDDs), tribes, the private sector, educational institutions, and other stakeholders in planning for a region’s future.
CEDS Central serves as a resource hub for education and training materials developed by the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) as part of the Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP) (2022-present) and Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions (2016-2021) programs, both funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
The free materials archived here include reports, case studies, videos, webinars, and presentation materials on planning, developing, and implementing the CEDS. The materials are designed for both new staff working on the CEDS for the very first time as well as more seasoned veterans of the process. Please be in touch with any questions and we wish you long-lasting success on your CEDS journey!
Last updated: April 2024
(Banner Photo: Region XII COG, IA)
CEDS Central serves as a resource hub for education and training materials developed by the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) as part of the Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP) (2022-present) and Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions (2016-2021) programs, both funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
The free materials archived here include reports, case studies, videos, webinars, and presentation materials on planning, developing, and implementing the CEDS. The materials are designed for both new staff working on the CEDS for the very first time as well as more seasoned veterans of the process. Please be in touch with any questions and we wish you long-lasting success on your CEDS journey!
Last updated: April 2024
(Banner Photo: Region XII COG, IA)
Featured Resources
Through the EDD CoP, NADO RF and its partners are providing tools, resources, and networking opportunities for EDD staff to strengthen organizational capacity and better guide regions towards becoming more competitive, resilient, and equitable. Click here.
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Solving the Housing Puzzle: EDDs as Regional Housing Changemakers is an online resource that highlights how EDDs have identified regional and local housing challenges and established what role they can play in improving housing outcomes in their region. Click here.
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An archive of wealth creation training materials and resources highlights how EDDs can build multiple types of capitals or assets and support local ownership and control of businesses in order to root wealth locally. Click here. |
CEDS Central is prepared by the NADO Research Foundation using Federal funds under awards ED17HDQ3030005 & ED22HDQ3070106 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.