The Region 10 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) document needs an update! Regions must update their CEDS at least every 5 years to qualify for EDA assistance under its Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. CEDS contributes to effective economic development in America’s communities and regions through a locally based, regionally driven development planning process.

 

Please join us for lunch and conversation by confirming your presence at one of our focus group sessions below. This project will engage community leaders, leverage involvement of the private sector, and establish a strategic blueprint for regional collaboration. These sessions feature a SWOT analysis activity to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing our region in the areas of transportation, housing, regional workforce, economic environment, assets and infrastructure, demographics and diversity, schools and education.

 

• Monday, May 16, 2022 from 12:30-3:30 PM at Wood Lake Meeting Center in Rochester
  Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/310090056707

• Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 12:30-3:30 PM at Wood Lake Meeting Center in Rochester
  Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/310098261247

• Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 12:30-3:30 PM on Zoom
  Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/310098552117

 

Please RSVP by May 9, 2022 so that we can plan accordingly.

 

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11-county area of southeastern Minnesota: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona.