In early September, CMPDD completed its 2027–2032 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CMPDD Board of Directors has adopted it, and it will be submitted to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) this fall.
A CEDS is a regionally driven plan for economic development, built around the specific strengths and needs of a place. EDA uses it to guide investment, and having a current CEDS helps communities in our region stay eligible for EDA funding.
This story first appeared in the October 2026 issue of Central Update, CMPDD’s quarterly newsletter. Find this issue and past editions on our Publications page.