Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy CEDS |
Welcome and Introduction
Your input is requested!
2016 marks the year that all Regional Development Commissions in Minnesota will be updating their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS).
This survey is intended to identify regional economic development strengths, weaknesses, ideas, needs and resources for the region serving the counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine.
BACKGROUND INFO:
The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) is a Minnesota regional unit of government
established via state statute.
The United States Department of Commerce/Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated the UMVRDC and the counties it serves as a federally-recognized Economic Development District, which allows for eligibility for program assistance under Title IV of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, which establishes "appropriate multicounty districts for the purpose of fostering and promoting economic growth".
To retain the Economic Development District designation, the UMVRDC agrees to create a CEDS through a highly-involved civic engagement process. A new CEDS is created every five years, with annual progress reports submitted EDA and the region. The UMVRDC also retains this designation through the establishment of a governing body made up of the UMVRDC Commissioners.
HOW THE CEDS IS USED:
The UMVRDC CEDS is utilized to forward projects and programs that impact our regional economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and quality of life for ALL people of the region. Many federal agencies give preferred status and additional points in competitive grant applications to projects and programs that align with the CEDS.
The UMVRDC works with many partners throughout the region/state/nation in a leadership or subservient capacity to address the strategies within the CEDS.
2016 marks the year that all Regional Development Commissions in Minnesota will be updating their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS).
This survey is intended to identify regional economic development strengths, weaknesses, ideas, needs and resources for the region serving the counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine.
BACKGROUND INFO:
The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) is a Minnesota regional unit of government
established via state statute.
The United States Department of Commerce/Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated the UMVRDC and the counties it serves as a federally-recognized Economic Development District, which allows for eligibility for program assistance under Title IV of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, which establishes "appropriate multicounty districts for the purpose of fostering and promoting economic growth".
To retain the Economic Development District designation, the UMVRDC agrees to create a CEDS through a highly-involved civic engagement process. A new CEDS is created every five years, with annual progress reports submitted EDA and the region. The UMVRDC also retains this designation through the establishment of a governing body made up of the UMVRDC Commissioners.
HOW THE CEDS IS USED:
The UMVRDC CEDS is utilized to forward projects and programs that impact our regional economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and quality of life for ALL people of the region. Many federal agencies give preferred status and additional points in competitive grant applications to projects and programs that align with the CEDS.
The UMVRDC works with many partners throughout the region/state/nation in a leadership or subservient capacity to address the strategies within the CEDS.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your valued input.