Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Updated for 2014
A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Northwest Michigan is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the economic growth of the region through the identification of strategies and projects. The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments is designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the State of Michigan to lead the CEDS process on behalf of the region. The CEDS is an inclusive process that culminates in the creation of a mulit-year plan (typically looking 5-10 years into the future) on a regular basis.
The CEDS is a planning process that takes place throughout the year in conjunction with broad based and diverse community participation from public and private sectors. The strategy document contains regional economic analysis, goals and objectives for regional prosperity, and a plan of action, including a list of economic development projects to implement the goals and objectives. The CEDS is also an excellent resource to facilitate coordination and to assess the many economic development activities in the ten-county region (Region 2).
Networks Northwest always proves to be a valued resource for our local government planning efforts. No organization does a better job of convening partners, promoting collaboration, and reporting on the data than does Networks Northwest
- Ty Wessell, Leelanau County Commissioner