The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process and document that creates the space for your region to identify its strengths and weaknesses and
brings together a diverse set of partners to generate good jobs, diversify the economy, and spur economic growth. An effective CEDS allows a region to maximize its economic development potential, as well as engage with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and other federal partners. During this 101 training, you’ll learn more about the “what and why” of the CEDS, CEDS planning fundamentals, best practices, and latest trends.
This document provides an update from the Denver Regional Office of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) on Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) best practices and partnerships. It discusses that a CEDS is both a strategic plan and collaborative planning process for regional economic development. The EDA believes good economic development starts with good planning and that the CEDS process is important for capacity building, leveraging resources, and coordinating funding. The document outlines new guidelines for CEDS content including sections on climate resilience, workforce development, and equity. It also provides information on engaging with EDA and other federal partners for assistance with economic development.
Economic Development Workshop - EDA Denvernado-web
On June 8, 2012, the Denver Regional Office of the Economic Development Administration held a workshop for economic development districts. This presentation was given as part of EDA's Know Your Region curriculum on economic development planning.
This document summarizes a workshop presented by the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Denver Regional Office on June 8, 2012. The workshop covered an overview of the EDA's "Know Your Region" project, including best practices for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), innovations by Economic Development Districts (EDDs), and data tools. It discussed the federal context of economic development, CEDS standards of excellence focused on regional collaboration and strategy, examples of statewide CEDS initiatives, modern CEDS approaches using compelling data and strategic projects, and how CEDS can break down silos by coordinating with other regional planning programs. The workshop highlighted EDD innovations through asset-based regional strategies and growing rural innovation-
Taking the CEDS to the Next Level Through the Content Guidelinesnado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's Annual Training Conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 9-12, 2017.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s 2015 CEDS Content Guidelines ushered in a new era in CEDS planning, design, and implementation. This session will explore the ins and outs of the Content Guidelines, feature examples of CEDS that have embraced the opportunities provided by this framework, and explore additional key areas such as performance metrics, alignment with other planning processes, and engagement strategies to “tell the story of the CEDS” to key constituencies, including your board and CEDS Committee.
Nathan Ohle, Executive Director, Rural Community Assistance Partnership, Washington, DC
Aaron Sizemore, Executive Director, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, Marion, VA
Matthew Suchodolski, Management Analyst, EDI, U.S. EDA, Philadelphia, PA
Fostering Partnerships Between States and Economic Development Districtsnado-web
With historic amounts of federal funds being allocated to support pandemic recovery, state economic development offices and regional Economic Development Districts need to work well together now more than ever. This session will explore strategies and best practices for how states and EDDs can better coordinate their efforts to achieve better outcomes and meet local, regional, and statewide goals. Presenters will share regional and state-level perspectives as well as recent research emerging from a current capacity building project to support better regional-state partnerships.
The document summarizes key points from the ILARC 2013 Annual Meeting on best practices for Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS). It discusses challenges with existing CEDS, such as lack of commitment, readability, and usefulness. Recommendations are provided to improve CEDS quality and impact through stronger regional focus, clear goals and metrics, and compelling storytelling. The meeting also covered topics like economic resilience, communicating impact, and alternative CEDS formats.
Brian Kelsey, Founder of Civic Analytics, addressed ways that strategic plans can be aligned to maximize resources and to present a unified, cohesive, and inclusive plan (as well as develop and deliver an inclusive planning process). This presentation occurred at Create, Challenge, Change: Economic Development Conference for the Denver Region in August 2016.
Aligning Transportation and Economic Development Plans and Measuring ProgressRPO America
During the National Regional Transportation Conference, Justin Fazzari shared the Economic Development Administration's approach to aligning economic development plans with transportation or other regional planning efforts to ensure consistency.
This document provides an update from the Denver Regional Office of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) on Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) best practices and partnerships. It discusses that a CEDS is both a strategic plan and collaborative planning process for regional economic development. The EDA believes good economic development starts with good planning and that the CEDS process is important for capacity building, leveraging resources, and coordinating funding. The document outlines new guidelines for CEDS content including sections on climate resilience, workforce development, and equity. It also provides information on engaging with EDA and other federal partners for assistance with economic development.
Economic Development Workshop - EDA Denvernado-web
On June 8, 2012, the Denver Regional Office of the Economic Development Administration held a workshop for economic development districts. This presentation was given as part of EDA's Know Your Region curriculum on economic development planning.
This document summarizes a workshop presented by the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Denver Regional Office on June 8, 2012. The workshop covered an overview of the EDA's "Know Your Region" project, including best practices for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), innovations by Economic Development Districts (EDDs), and data tools. It discussed the federal context of economic development, CEDS standards of excellence focused on regional collaboration and strategy, examples of statewide CEDS initiatives, modern CEDS approaches using compelling data and strategic projects, and how CEDS can break down silos by coordinating with other regional planning programs. The workshop highlighted EDD innovations through asset-based regional strategies and growing rural innovation-
Taking the CEDS to the Next Level Through the Content Guidelinesnado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's Annual Training Conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 9-12, 2017.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s 2015 CEDS Content Guidelines ushered in a new era in CEDS planning, design, and implementation. This session will explore the ins and outs of the Content Guidelines, feature examples of CEDS that have embraced the opportunities provided by this framework, and explore additional key areas such as performance metrics, alignment with other planning processes, and engagement strategies to “tell the story of the CEDS” to key constituencies, including your board and CEDS Committee.
Nathan Ohle, Executive Director, Rural Community Assistance Partnership, Washington, DC
Aaron Sizemore, Executive Director, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, Marion, VA
Matthew Suchodolski, Management Analyst, EDI, U.S. EDA, Philadelphia, PA
Fostering Partnerships Between States and Economic Development Districtsnado-web
With historic amounts of federal funds being allocated to support pandemic recovery, state economic development offices and regional Economic Development Districts need to work well together now more than ever. This session will explore strategies and best practices for how states and EDDs can better coordinate their efforts to achieve better outcomes and meet local, regional, and statewide goals. Presenters will share regional and state-level perspectives as well as recent research emerging from a current capacity building project to support better regional-state partnerships.
The document summarizes key points from the ILARC 2013 Annual Meeting on best practices for Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS). It discusses challenges with existing CEDS, such as lack of commitment, readability, and usefulness. Recommendations are provided to improve CEDS quality and impact through stronger regional focus, clear goals and metrics, and compelling storytelling. The meeting also covered topics like economic resilience, communicating impact, and alternative CEDS formats.
Brian Kelsey, Founder of Civic Analytics, addressed ways that strategic plans can be aligned to maximize resources and to present a unified, cohesive, and inclusive plan (as well as develop and deliver an inclusive planning process). This presentation occurred at Create, Challenge, Change: Economic Development Conference for the Denver Region in August 2016.
Aligning Transportation and Economic Development Plans and Measuring ProgressRPO America
During the National Regional Transportation Conference, Justin Fazzari shared the Economic Development Administration's approach to aligning economic development plans with transportation or other regional planning efforts to ensure consistency.
This document summarizes the key topics from an annual training conference on Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS). It emphasizes that CEDS should focus on the regional planning process rather than just producing a document, and should represent the unique strengths and priorities of each region. The document provides suggestions for improving CEDS quality and impact, such as prioritizing measurable goals and outcomes, telling compelling stories to motivate action, and leveraging CEDS to align with other regional economic development plans and initiatives. Examples of effective CEDS from different regions are also referenced to illustrate best practices.
Getting your workforce system involved in a local Comprehensive Economic Deve...Colleen LaRose
This webinar can be seen in its entirety on www.nereta.org ..then click onto the training page.
Did you know that there is money available for workforce planning that does not come from the Department of Labor? IT's TRUE! The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides workforce planning and implementation funds as part of the comprehensive economic development strategy planning process (CEDS).
The problem with CEDS planning the way it is currently done, is that most CEDS are written by economic development folks who only provide lip service to coordinating with workforce professionals in the plan, (most often providing nothing more than offer labor force statistics with little analysis of gaps, trends).
Unfortunately, most workforce development professionals don't know what CEDS planning is, even though coordination with the workforce system is a required part of CEDS planning. Therefore, workforce development professionals should not only understand the CEDS process, but inject themselves into the process...or even lead the process!
This webinar will teach you everything you need to know about CEDS:
What are the programs of the EDA?
What is an Economic Development District (EDD)
What is a CEDS?
What is a CEDS Supposed to Do?
What does a high quality CEDS have?
We are very fortunate to have two amazing speakers for this webinar!
Paul Raetsch is the Retired Regional Director of the Economic Development Administration Philadelphia Regional Office. Paul oversaw the CEDS planning for regions throughout the northeastern US going back as far as 1971! This man has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in regional planning that you will greatly benefit from!
Presenting with Paul is Mike Aube, President of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, host of the "mobilize Eastern Maine initiative. Mike has also served as Legislative aide to Senator Mitchell, EDD Director, EDA Economic Development Representative, State Director of Rural Development, as well as Mayor of Bangor, Maine.
Listening Session: Aligning EDDs with State Economic Development Planningnado-web
CREC is an independent nonprofit that provides economic analysis and research to support regional job growth. It manages networks like SEDE to facilitate information sharing between state economic development leaders.
The presentation discusses a project funded by EDA for CREC and partners to promote better alignment between state and regional economic development strategies through applied research, education, and technical assistance. This will help coordinate investments, align industry cluster strategies, and leverage common tools.
CREC will engage networks like SEDE, NADO, SIDO and AMCC to gather stakeholder input and participate in organizing research, education materials, and technical assistance for states and regions.
International Engagement Ready Communities Initiative: Troppenado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's 2018 Annual Training Conference, held in Charlotte, NC on October 13-16. For more information, visit: https://www.nado.org/events/2018-annual-training-conference/
Empowering Regions through the CEDS Process (Jason Wilson)nado-web
The document discusses the relationship between Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and the Austin Regional Office of the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) in developing and implementing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) and EDA projects. It outlines how CEDS serve as an effective planning tool to bring stakeholders together around common economic goals and priorities. Developing projects aligned with CEDS and EDA investment priorities can improve competitiveness for EDA funding. The document provides an overview of EDA programs and best practices for CEDS processes, including ensuring they address relevant regional issues and are regularly updated and distributed.
Paul Raetsch retired north east regional director of the Economic Development Administration explains what a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Planning effort entails.
Developing Shared Transportation and Economic Development Visions, Goals, and...RPO America
On September 26, 2018, transportation and economic development professionals gathered in a web-based peer exchange to discuss the alignment of plan elements. Several speakers from around the United States shared their experiences.
This document provides guidance on applying for funding from Ontario's Rural Economic Development (RED) program. It outlines the program objectives, eligible projects and applicants, funding details, application process and tips for writing a successful application. Key points include explaining the program supports rural economic development and job creation; eligible projects fall under economic diversification or strategic infrastructure streams; the maximum funding is $150,000 or $250,000 depending on the stream; and a successful application clearly articulates project needs, impacts and alignment with the program goals.
The document summarizes a presentation given by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) about their work supporting economic development professionals in Ontario. EDCO is the largest provincial economic development association in Canada with nearly 600 members from across Ontario. They provide professional development, disseminate information, and act as a liaison between various levels of government and businesses. One of their key initiatives was a 2007 project that involved mock site selector visits to communities to assess their investment readiness. The visits found that many communities lacked essential readiness factors like available industrial sites and updated economic development strategies. The presentation recommends steps like education programs, website enhancements, and a certification program to help communities improve their investment attraction capabilities.
Introduction to the Development Finance Work and Systems at OECD DACExternalEvents
The OECD DAC collects data on official development assistance from 30 DAC member countries and other donors to produce statistics on global development finance. It collects data on over 250,000 aid activities annually, ensuring data quality before aggregating and disseminating the information publicly online. The statistics provide a comprehensive global picture of resource flows, allow comparisons between donors, and increase transparency and accountability. Key users include government policymakers, researchers, and civil society who use the data for different levels of analysis and insight into development trends.
Shadrina, K. - Clusters and regional development: a practitioner perspectiveOECDregions
Clusters and regional development: a practitioner perspective - Ksenia Shadrina, US Department of Commerce
Workshop on Modernising Statistical Systems, OECD 2018.
This document summarizes a presentation about developing a regional mindset. It discusses:
1) How regions have become critical for innovation and economic growth as communities, universities, companies interface at the regional level.
2) Promoting a regional mindset is challenging as political boundaries and rivalries can prevent collaboration, but seeing value in thinking and acting regionally is important.
3) A regional leadership initiative in North Central Indiana helped develop leaders who see the importance of regional clusters for economic growth over local interests through a two year leadership development program.
This document summarizes a presentation on helping small and rural water utilities build resilience. It discusses the challenges small utilities face, an overview of tools and concepts for technical assistance, and emerging risks like drought and cybersecurity. Regionals can help utilities with funding acquisition, inter-organizational cooperation, planning, and community-based water resiliency beyond traditional mutual aid networks. The presentation emphasizes that resilience is a journey requiring ongoing efforts like risk assessment, emergency planning, and asset management.
The document discusses Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), which are regional economic development plans created by Economic Development Districts. It provides background on CEDS, including their purpose to create an "economic roadmap" through public and private participation. It also summarizes guidance from the Economic Development Administration and National Association of Development Organizations on the core components of effective CEDS. Finally, it introduces a framework for analyzing a region's "Innovation Assets" to identify strengths and gaps that could be addressed in the CEDS planning process to foster regional economic development.
Insights and Energy for Leaders in Crisis Time Webinar - Episode 7Greatness Coaching
Episode 7 Title:
Tips for strategic planning to rebound in crisis
1. Vision (« by 202X, we are…, we do…, we have… »)
2. Assessment of environment and its evolution (PESTEL factors)
3. Our core competencies / competitive advantages
4. Our S.W.O.T. analysis against the vision
5. Our main strategic opportunities + our choice (=our Strategy)
6. Prove of fit between strategy and priorities with the Group’s
7. Necessary resources to ensure a smooth and efficient
implementation of the strategy
8. Business Plan
9. Sensitivity analysis & contingency plan for ‘worst case scenario’
Developing capacity for change to enhance the potential of investment into ag...GCARD Conferences
The document discusses developing capacity for agricultural innovation systems. It notes that investments in agricultural R&D are low and concentrated in high-income countries. The Tropical Agriculture Platform was launched by the G20 to address capacity gaps in low and middle-income tropical countries. The TAP framework proposes a dual pathway approach and 5-stage cycle for capacity development, focusing on strengthening individual, organizational and enabling environment capacities for planning, implementing, adapting and responding to innovation needs. The framework is meant to increase coordination and impact of capacity development initiatives for more effective agricultural innovation systems.
Economic Development Integration (EDI): Breaking Down Silos to Build Up Local...nado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's Annual Training Conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 9-12, 2017.
The federal government can be a critical partner as regions work to produce new employment opportunities, expand existing businesses, and contribute to increased regional prosperity. But navigating the muddy waters of federal funding programs can at times be confusing and overwhelming. This session will highlight EDI, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s initiative to promote the federal government’s various economic development resources that supports the capacity of local and regional stakeholders to invest in dynamic, innovative projects that will lead to enhanced economic growth and diversification outcomes for communities across the country.
Angela Belden Martinez, Regional Director, U.S. EDA, Denver, CO
Linda Cruz-Carnall, Regional Director, U.S. EDA, Philadelphia, PA
Shirley Kelly, EDR, U.S. EDA, Anchorage, AK
Doug Lynott, Director, Economic Development Integration, U.S. EDA, Washington, DC
Matthew Suchodolski, Management Analyst, EDI, U.S. EDA, Philadelphia, PA
RPO America Peer Exchange: Rural Transportation Planning ProgramsRPO America
On May 16, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and its program affiliate RPO America held a virtual peer exchange focused on rural transportation planning programs. Speakers included Krishna Kunapareddy (NADO), Chris Whitaker (Region XII Council of Governments), and Jennifer O'Connor (Northern Arizona Council of Governments). Learning objectives included:
* Understanding how RPOs work across the country, including common planning and program responsibilities and unique tasks customized for local conditions
* Identify common regional planning organization roles to support local transportation planning and implementation needs.
* Identify common regional organization roles conducted in support of statewide transportation planning, such as long-range plans, short-range capital programs, and modal plans.
This document summarizes the key topics from an annual training conference on Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS). It emphasizes that CEDS should focus on the regional planning process rather than just producing a document, and should represent the unique strengths and priorities of each region. The document provides suggestions for improving CEDS quality and impact, such as prioritizing measurable goals and outcomes, telling compelling stories to motivate action, and leveraging CEDS to align with other regional economic development plans and initiatives. Examples of effective CEDS from different regions are also referenced to illustrate best practices.
Getting your workforce system involved in a local Comprehensive Economic Deve...Colleen LaRose
This webinar can be seen in its entirety on www.nereta.org ..then click onto the training page.
Did you know that there is money available for workforce planning that does not come from the Department of Labor? IT's TRUE! The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides workforce planning and implementation funds as part of the comprehensive economic development strategy planning process (CEDS).
The problem with CEDS planning the way it is currently done, is that most CEDS are written by economic development folks who only provide lip service to coordinating with workforce professionals in the plan, (most often providing nothing more than offer labor force statistics with little analysis of gaps, trends).
Unfortunately, most workforce development professionals don't know what CEDS planning is, even though coordination with the workforce system is a required part of CEDS planning. Therefore, workforce development professionals should not only understand the CEDS process, but inject themselves into the process...or even lead the process!
This webinar will teach you everything you need to know about CEDS:
What are the programs of the EDA?
What is an Economic Development District (EDD)
What is a CEDS?
What is a CEDS Supposed to Do?
What does a high quality CEDS have?
We are very fortunate to have two amazing speakers for this webinar!
Paul Raetsch is the Retired Regional Director of the Economic Development Administration Philadelphia Regional Office. Paul oversaw the CEDS planning for regions throughout the northeastern US going back as far as 1971! This man has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in regional planning that you will greatly benefit from!
Presenting with Paul is Mike Aube, President of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, host of the "mobilize Eastern Maine initiative. Mike has also served as Legislative aide to Senator Mitchell, EDD Director, EDA Economic Development Representative, State Director of Rural Development, as well as Mayor of Bangor, Maine.
Listening Session: Aligning EDDs with State Economic Development Planningnado-web
CREC is an independent nonprofit that provides economic analysis and research to support regional job growth. It manages networks like SEDE to facilitate information sharing between state economic development leaders.
The presentation discusses a project funded by EDA for CREC and partners to promote better alignment between state and regional economic development strategies through applied research, education, and technical assistance. This will help coordinate investments, align industry cluster strategies, and leverage common tools.
CREC will engage networks like SEDE, NADO, SIDO and AMCC to gather stakeholder input and participate in organizing research, education materials, and technical assistance for states and regions.
International Engagement Ready Communities Initiative: Troppenado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's 2018 Annual Training Conference, held in Charlotte, NC on October 13-16. For more information, visit: https://www.nado.org/events/2018-annual-training-conference/
Empowering Regions through the CEDS Process (Jason Wilson)nado-web
The document discusses the relationship between Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and the Austin Regional Office of the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) in developing and implementing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) and EDA projects. It outlines how CEDS serve as an effective planning tool to bring stakeholders together around common economic goals and priorities. Developing projects aligned with CEDS and EDA investment priorities can improve competitiveness for EDA funding. The document provides an overview of EDA programs and best practices for CEDS processes, including ensuring they address relevant regional issues and are regularly updated and distributed.
Paul Raetsch retired north east regional director of the Economic Development Administration explains what a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Planning effort entails.
Developing Shared Transportation and Economic Development Visions, Goals, and...RPO America
On September 26, 2018, transportation and economic development professionals gathered in a web-based peer exchange to discuss the alignment of plan elements. Several speakers from around the United States shared their experiences.
This document provides guidance on applying for funding from Ontario's Rural Economic Development (RED) program. It outlines the program objectives, eligible projects and applicants, funding details, application process and tips for writing a successful application. Key points include explaining the program supports rural economic development and job creation; eligible projects fall under economic diversification or strategic infrastructure streams; the maximum funding is $150,000 or $250,000 depending on the stream; and a successful application clearly articulates project needs, impacts and alignment with the program goals.
The document summarizes a presentation given by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) about their work supporting economic development professionals in Ontario. EDCO is the largest provincial economic development association in Canada with nearly 600 members from across Ontario. They provide professional development, disseminate information, and act as a liaison between various levels of government and businesses. One of their key initiatives was a 2007 project that involved mock site selector visits to communities to assess their investment readiness. The visits found that many communities lacked essential readiness factors like available industrial sites and updated economic development strategies. The presentation recommends steps like education programs, website enhancements, and a certification program to help communities improve their investment attraction capabilities.
Introduction to the Development Finance Work and Systems at OECD DACExternalEvents
The OECD DAC collects data on official development assistance from 30 DAC member countries and other donors to produce statistics on global development finance. It collects data on over 250,000 aid activities annually, ensuring data quality before aggregating and disseminating the information publicly online. The statistics provide a comprehensive global picture of resource flows, allow comparisons between donors, and increase transparency and accountability. Key users include government policymakers, researchers, and civil society who use the data for different levels of analysis and insight into development trends.
Shadrina, K. - Clusters and regional development: a practitioner perspectiveOECDregions
Clusters and regional development: a practitioner perspective - Ksenia Shadrina, US Department of Commerce
Workshop on Modernising Statistical Systems, OECD 2018.
This document summarizes a presentation about developing a regional mindset. It discusses:
1) How regions have become critical for innovation and economic growth as communities, universities, companies interface at the regional level.
2) Promoting a regional mindset is challenging as political boundaries and rivalries can prevent collaboration, but seeing value in thinking and acting regionally is important.
3) A regional leadership initiative in North Central Indiana helped develop leaders who see the importance of regional clusters for economic growth over local interests through a two year leadership development program.
This document summarizes a presentation on helping small and rural water utilities build resilience. It discusses the challenges small utilities face, an overview of tools and concepts for technical assistance, and emerging risks like drought and cybersecurity. Regionals can help utilities with funding acquisition, inter-organizational cooperation, planning, and community-based water resiliency beyond traditional mutual aid networks. The presentation emphasizes that resilience is a journey requiring ongoing efforts like risk assessment, emergency planning, and asset management.
The document discusses Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), which are regional economic development plans created by Economic Development Districts. It provides background on CEDS, including their purpose to create an "economic roadmap" through public and private participation. It also summarizes guidance from the Economic Development Administration and National Association of Development Organizations on the core components of effective CEDS. Finally, it introduces a framework for analyzing a region's "Innovation Assets" to identify strengths and gaps that could be addressed in the CEDS planning process to foster regional economic development.
Insights and Energy for Leaders in Crisis Time Webinar - Episode 7Greatness Coaching
Episode 7 Title:
Tips for strategic planning to rebound in crisis
1. Vision (« by 202X, we are…, we do…, we have… »)
2. Assessment of environment and its evolution (PESTEL factors)
3. Our core competencies / competitive advantages
4. Our S.W.O.T. analysis against the vision
5. Our main strategic opportunities + our choice (=our Strategy)
6. Prove of fit between strategy and priorities with the Group’s
7. Necessary resources to ensure a smooth and efficient
implementation of the strategy
8. Business Plan
9. Sensitivity analysis & contingency plan for ‘worst case scenario’
Developing capacity for change to enhance the potential of investment into ag...GCARD Conferences
The document discusses developing capacity for agricultural innovation systems. It notes that investments in agricultural R&D are low and concentrated in high-income countries. The Tropical Agriculture Platform was launched by the G20 to address capacity gaps in low and middle-income tropical countries. The TAP framework proposes a dual pathway approach and 5-stage cycle for capacity development, focusing on strengthening individual, organizational and enabling environment capacities for planning, implementing, adapting and responding to innovation needs. The framework is meant to increase coordination and impact of capacity development initiatives for more effective agricultural innovation systems.
Economic Development Integration (EDI): Breaking Down Silos to Build Up Local...nado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's Annual Training Conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 9-12, 2017.
The federal government can be a critical partner as regions work to produce new employment opportunities, expand existing businesses, and contribute to increased regional prosperity. But navigating the muddy waters of federal funding programs can at times be confusing and overwhelming. This session will highlight EDI, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s initiative to promote the federal government’s various economic development resources that supports the capacity of local and regional stakeholders to invest in dynamic, innovative projects that will lead to enhanced economic growth and diversification outcomes for communities across the country.
Angela Belden Martinez, Regional Director, U.S. EDA, Denver, CO
Linda Cruz-Carnall, Regional Director, U.S. EDA, Philadelphia, PA
Shirley Kelly, EDR, U.S. EDA, Anchorage, AK
Doug Lynott, Director, Economic Development Integration, U.S. EDA, Washington, DC
Matthew Suchodolski, Management Analyst, EDI, U.S. EDA, Philadelphia, PA
RPO America Peer Exchange: Rural Transportation Planning ProgramsRPO America
On May 16, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and its program affiliate RPO America held a virtual peer exchange focused on rural transportation planning programs. Speakers included Krishna Kunapareddy (NADO), Chris Whitaker (Region XII Council of Governments), and Jennifer O'Connor (Northern Arizona Council of Governments). Learning objectives included:
* Understanding how RPOs work across the country, including common planning and program responsibilities and unique tasks customized for local conditions
* Identify common regional planning organization roles to support local transportation planning and implementation needs.
* Identify common regional organization roles conducted in support of statewide transportation planning, such as long-range plans, short-range capital programs, and modal plans.
CARTS Microtransit—Innovation in Rural MobilityRPO America
Dana Platt and Dave Marsh, Capitol Area Regional Transit System, shared their agency's experience deploying microtransit (on-demand transportation) across multiple rural counties outside of the Austin, TX, region during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
BCGo: Microtransit System Operating throughout Calhoun County, MIRPO America
Mallory Avis and Kristy Grestini, Battle Creek Transit, shared their agency's experience with a microtransit pilot program serving a large rural area and small urban area in Michigan during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
Microtransit Planning & Implementation Lessons from the North Carolina Experi...RPO America
Eleni Bardaka shared research conducted on North Carolina agencies deploying different models of microtransit throughout the state during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
Microtransit Overview: A Research PerspectiveRPO America
Andrea Hamre, Western Transportation Institute, recapped current trends and research in rural approaches to microtransit, or on-demand public transit, during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
On April 20, Southern Georgia Regional Commission stakeholders met for a virtual roundtable discussion on employment and transportation issues. During the event, Courtney Cherry, Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (SC), shared information about administering a regional vanpool program to provide regional residents with an affordable commute option.
Employment & Transportation in the Southern Georgia RegionRPO America
On April 20, Southern Georgia Regional Commission stakeholders met for a virtual roundtable discussion on employment and transportation issues. Bret Allphin, NADO, provided an introduction on commuting patterns and options.
EDDs and States: Collaborating for SuccessRPO America
This document discusses how state agencies and Economic Development Districts (EDDs) can collaborate through the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) process. It provides examples of states leveraging regional CEDS plans to inform statewide goals and programs. States can support regional CEDS planning by providing data, information, and resources. Statewide associations of EDDs are well-positioned to lead statewide CEDS/planning efforts in collaboration with states. EDDs should be key partners in developing and implementing statewide CEDS plans, even if not led by EDDs.
Strengthening Partnerships Between States and Economic Development DistrictsRPO America
This technical assistance hands-on session will focus on state-EDD alignment best practices and how to build a collaborative
relationship with state economic development departments – from planning to program implementation.
Brownfields Tour: A Visit to Hazelwood Green & RIDC Mill 19RPO America
The RIDC is a private economic development organization in southwest Pennsylvania that develops industrial and technology sites. It focuses on growing key industry clusters like advanced manufacturing, biotech, and autonomy. Some of RIDC's past projects include redeveloping former steel and manufacturing sites, removing contamination, and attracting new companies. These redevelopment projects have created thousands of jobs and millions in annual tax revenue while transforming formerly blighted areas.
An increasing rate of change makes the already challenging work of doing good even more difficult. We are all trying to make the world a better place but are often using yesterday’s information to do so. What if we could predict the future and prepare for the coming realities that will impact our clients and our communities? Join philanthropic futurist Trista Harris as she takes us on an interactive journey where she’ll uncover tools to create the future.
Brownfields for Redeveloping ResilienceRPO America
This session, led by the Technical Assistance for Brownfields (TAB) team, will highlight how communities are viewing their brownfields redevelopment through the lens of resilience. It will discuss case studies on brownfields redevelopment in response to negative climate change impacts, how to leverage resources for a successful project, as
well as tips from a successful US EPA brownfields grant recipient.
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
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The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
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1. CEDS 101 & Best Practices
NADO Annual Training Conference
October 17, 2022
2.
3. Session Presenters
Brett Schwartz, Associate Director
NADO Research Foundation (DC)
David Ives, Deputy Director, Performance, Research and National
Technical Assistance Division (PRNTAD)
U.S. Economic Development Administration (DC)
Jessica Metta, Executive Director
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (OR/WA)
4. The CEDS is Your Regional Road Map for Economic Development
Francesco Paggiaro
5. The CEDS is a Conduit for Resources to Your Region
7. CEDS Content Guidelines: Make it Your Best Friend!
www.eda.gov/CEDS
Provides guidance on the
required sections of the
CEDS
Summary Background
SWOT
Strategic Direction/Action Plan
Evaluation Framework
Economic Resilience
Best practices, case studies,
and links
10. Resilience: The ability of a region or community
to anticipate, withstand, and bounce back from
shocks, disruptions, and stresses including:
Weather-related disasters or hazards / Impacts of climate change
The closure of a large employer or military base
The decline of an important industry
Changes in workforce / effects of automation
COVID-19 response & recovery
Much more…
11. “Another way of looking at resilience is the ability not only to bounce
back but also to “bounce forward”- to recover and at the same
time to enhance the capacities of the community or organization to
better withstand future stresses.”
- Urban Land Institute – After Sandy
Not Just Bouncing Back…Bouncing Forward
16. CEDS 101 & Best
Practices:
An Update from EDA
10/17/22
17. Is it a plan or a process?
A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a strategy-driven plan for
regional economic development, but it’s ALSO. . .
. . .a collaborative planning process that incorporates a broad array of perspectives -- it
brings together firms, institutions, and local governments to better understand, position
and leverage regional assets to enhance economic prosperity.
What is a CEDS?
18. EDA believes that good economic development starts with good
economic development planning. . .
Capacity building. . .and planning to build that capacity
Inherent value in the collaborative planning process
Conduit for resources to your region
Why is the CEDS important?
20. What makes a strong CEDS?
https://www.eda.gov/CEDS
Provides guidance on the required sections of
the CEDS
Summary Background
SWOT
Strategic Direction/Action Plan
Evaluation Framework
Economic Resilience
Best practices, case studies, and links
Collection of suggestions and
recommendations. . .not a list of additional
requirements.
21. What makes a strong CEDS?
Formatting Recommendations
1. Keep your audience in mind
• Target page length
• Executive summary
• Use appendices
2. Communicate creatively
• Appealing look-and-feel
• Alternate formats
Consider the stakeholders. . .and embrace the flexibility!
CEDS circa 2001 (left)
22. What makes a strong CEDS?
Content Recommendations
1. Linking the sections to improve CEDS focus and measurable impact
2. Including key elements such as workforce, broadband, energy, etc.
3. Emphasizing measurable goals/strategies rather than a stand-alone list
of projects
4. Integrating/leveraging other planning efforts and resources (cross-
pollinate)
5. Infusing economic resilience into the CEDS – broad definition
23. What are some key CEDS tools/resources?
1. CEDS Content Guidelines (https://eda.gov/ceds/)
2. CEDS Central (https://www.cedscentral.com/)
3. CEDS Resource Library (https://www.statsamerica.org/ceds)
4. National Economic Resilience Data Explorer (NERDE) (https://www.anl.gov/national-economic-resilience-data-
explorer-nerde)
5. CEDS/Hazard Mitigation Plan Alignment Resource Guide (https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/comprehensive-
economic-development-strategy-and-hazard-mitigation-plan-alignment-guide)
6. EDA USDA Rural Development Resources Joint Planning Guide
(https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/508F_RD_EDA_JointPlanningResourceGuide.pdf) and
7. EDA Economic Development Integration (EDI) (https://eda.gov/integration/funding-resources/)
24. What’s new with the CEDS?
New/updated sections of the CEDS Content Guidelines:
• Climate Resilience
• Equity
• Workforce Development
• Broadband
Goal = more economic development implementation projects focused on
bolstering these key areas
As usual: heavy on “recommended resources”. . .and no “one-size-fits-all”
approach
Planned release = Late-fall 2022
25. Questions?
David R. Ives, AICP (He/Him/His)
Deputy Director, Performance, Research and National Technical Assistance Division (PRNTAD)
Economic Development Administration
US Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
202.384.6469
dives@eda.gov
27. Regional Overview
Three Oregon and Two Washington
Counties
Population around 88k, largest city
around 14k
7289 square miles
About an hour from Portland Metro
Area
Columbia River Gorge National
Scenic Area
28.
29. • Washington State Extension
• Business (high tech) in Hood River County
• Business (restaurant, hospitality) in Sherman County
• Klickitat County Economic Development Department
• Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission
• The Next Door Inc.
• Business (hospitality, real estate) in Hood River and Wasco Counties
• Wasco County Economic Development Commission/ Sherman County
Economic Development
• Port of Hood River and One Gorge
• Klickitat Valley Health
• Skamania Economic Development Council
Our Steering Committee
30. • Five County Commissioners
• Five Reps from the Cities of Each County
• Rep each from Oregon and Washington Ports
• Rep each from Oregon and Washington Chambers
• Seven (now eight) private sector reps from key industries,
Higher Ed, and Workforce
Also Our Board
31. • Local Governments: Counties, Cities
• Tribal Governments
• Regional Partners
• Ports, Utilities, Chambers of Commerce
• Industry Alliances, Business Leaders
• Legislators
• Federal/State Agency Partners and Funders
• General Public and Press
Regional Strategy Invited Participants
32. • March 31, 2021: COVID-19 Impacts and Resiliency
• April 28, 2021: Demographics and Data
• May 26, 2021: Sector Focus Areas
• June 30, 2021: Analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats
• July 28, 2021: Vision and Goals
• September 1, 2021: Strategies
• October 6, 2021: Measuring Success, and Implementation
Public Sessions in the Regional Strategy Process
34. • Public Surveys
• Focus Groups held by
Trusted Partner: Two each
for Latino/a/Hispanic and
Native American
communities
Additional Outreach
35. Adoption Process
November 5, 2021: Annual Gorge Economic
Symposium, Draft Presentation.
December: Released for public comment.
Emailed to all partners mentioned.
January-March:
Annual process to collect county
priority projects and prioritize them
regionally.
Design work to improve usability.
Translation of summary into Spanish.
March 17, 2022: Adoption by MCEDD Board.
Submission to EDA for approval.
38. Vision
A bi-state Mid-Columbia region
with a resilient, thriving,
sustainable, rural economy
that supports equitable access
to diverse business
opportunities that act in
harmony with the area’s
unique qualities, values,
cultural and natural
resources.
39. Strengths/ Assets
• Scenic Beauty, Recreation,
Brand and Tourism Industry
• Central Location
• Availability of Transportation
Systems/ Modes
• Natural Resources
• Culture & History
• Diverse Industry Sectors
• Growing Business Sectors
• Human Capital
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Infrastructure
SWOT Analysis & Asset Mapping
Weaknesses
• Insufficient Housing Stock
• Education and Skilled Workforce
• Transportation
• Regulatory Environment
• Infrastructure
• Disparities Between States
• Preparedness
• Lack of Business Expansion
Space
• High Poverty Rate/ Economic
Disparity
40. Opportunities
• Growth of Value-Added Ag and
Ag Tech Businesses
• Expanding Tourism/ Arts/
Culture
• Synergy Across State Lines
• Quality of Life
• Leverage Natural Assets
• Connectivity
• Workforce Development
• Public Transportation
• Businesses/ Talent Attraction
SWOT Analysis & Asset Mapping
Threats
• Housing Shortage Impacts
• Education and Workforce
• Regulations
• Impacts of Population Growth
• Hazards/ Climate Change/
Resilience
• Water Access, Regulations
• Infrastructure Limitations
• Industry Diversification
42. Strong Businesses
Goal Statement: Enhance business innovation, retention
and expansion, and entrepreneurship through equitable
access to support services and capital, diversifying our
industry mix, and enhanced coordination to address
barriers to growth and sustainability.
43. Strong Businesses
Action Strategies
Strategy 1: Coordinate marketing efforts to increase awareness of existing business resources,
including spaces, lending, technical assistance, and others.
Strategy 2: Develop and enhance access to business space.
Strategy 3: Build and advocate for a local Business Support Network to support local businesses with
accessible opportunities to develop skills and access resources, particularly around innovation and
retention.
Strategy 4: Identify and address barriers and opportunities at the industry-sector level to support
industry cluster development with specific focus on target industries listed in the plan.
Strategy 5: Attract new businesses.
Strategy 6: Ensure that community services/ infrastructure are able to keep up with business growth.
Recognize the connections to infrastructure and quality of life as key supports for growing a business.
Strategy 7: Increase locally-available access to capital for entrepreneurs.
Strategy 8: Increase the ease of navigating the financial system.
Strategy 9: Increase opportunities for businesses to export products.
44. After Adoption
• Press release
• Distribution of print copies
• Presentations to key partners
• Individual meetings with key partners
• Working on tracking metrics
Kathy Upsprung
45. Many Thank Yous!
All Participants
Steering Committee
MCEDD Board
MCEDD Staff
The Next Door Inc.
Process Sponsors:
47. Questions and Conversation
What are you most looking forward to in developing/implementing your CEDS?
In what ways do you hope to improve upon your current CEDS document and
document?
What are your biggest concerns about the CEDS process?
What additional information/resources do you need to better support your
CEDS process?
How can the new EDD Community of Practice best assist with your CEDS needs?
48. Session Presenters
Brett Schwartz, Associate Director
NADO Research Foundation (DC)
David Ives, Deputy Director, Performance, Research and National
Technical Assistance Division (PRNTAD)
U.S. Economic Development Administration (DC)
Jessica Metta, Executive Director
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (OR/WA)
Editor's Notes
MCEDD case study, explain most recent CEDS experience, outreach and engagement, equity/inclusion, final document design and dissemination, overall best practices
Note where Multnomah Falls is. Talk about how I’ve gone through this process multiple times but never led it. Set it up mostly using past practices with some shifts.
The whole process was overseen by a Steering Committee made up of public and private partners representing a diversity of perspectives across the five-county region. I am grateful for all their time and energy.
Meeting individually with members for MCEDD. Sending out surveys and will link off our website. Building from other plans as well
Nearly 250 individuals on the distribution list
Send to our newsletter with over 1000 emails
Sent press releases
Committee members send through their networks as well
The strategy was developed over seven monthly meeting with more than 100 participants through out the series, plus additional feedback from online surveys and focus groups held with our Latinx and Native American communities. Throughout this process we explored the themes of resiliency and equitable outcomes. TALK ABOUT THEMES MORE
We will also use each session to explore one of our counties in more depth.
All ended up being virtual. Discuss past events in person with local tours. Lack of networking.
The strategy was developed over seven monthly meeting with more than 100 participants through out the series, plus additional feedback from online surveys and focus groups held with our Latinx and Native American communities. Throughout this process we explored the themes of resiliency and equitable outcomes. TALK ABOUT THEMES MORE
We will also use each session to explore one of our counties in more depth.
All ended up being virtual. Discuss past events in person with local tours. Lack of networking.
The vision developed by the group is ….
At the start of the process, the group analyzed strengths and assets, weakness, opportunities and threats. Just to note, different elements of a topic may appear as both strength and weakness, or opportunities and threats. This is a summary of those topics identified. Strengths and Assets included…. Weaknesses included….
Opportunities were…
While threats were…
From the vision and SWOT analysis, the group arrived at four priority goals for broad, regional expectations. Each comes with its own goal statement and supporting strategies, actions and metrics that follow.
In no particular order these are…
Kevin Waters
Kevin Waters
From here we will finalize the draft document and send out a notice when we have it open for public review and comment. I’m excited that this time we will be working with a graphic designer to ensure the finished product is easy to use in hard copy form and online. We have also started our annual process to collect key economic development projects from our five counties to include in the document. All of this will be presented to the MCEDD Board for approval in March 2022 and then sent to the US Economic Development Administration.
This plan and process was thanks to the many meeting participants, our dedicated steering committee and board, almost all of the MCEDD economic development staff, The Next Door for outreach to the Latinx and Native American communities and the sponsors NW Natural and the US Economic Development Administration. I am grateful for all the time and support that made this possible. So with that….