November 10, 2022
Earlier this spring, DVRPC secured Economic Development District (EDD) designation from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This designation means DVRPC now serves as the liaison between the EDA and our member counties and constituent communities, working to promote regional cooperation and job growth.
Earlier this spring, DVRPC secured Economic Development District (EDD) designation from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This designation means DVRPC now serves as the liaison between the EDA and our member counties and constituent communities, working to promote regional cooperation and job growth.
The EDD’s primary purpose is to implement the economic development activities and priorities set forth in the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This includes coordinating and implementing development activities with the District; carrying out economic development research, planning, implementation, and advisory functions on topics outlined in the CEDS; coordinating the development and implementation of the CEDS with local, state, federal, and private organizations; and facilitating the CEDS committee on the development of the plan and identifying regional project priorities for EDA grant funding.
DVRPC will begin the five-year update of the CEDS next fiscal year. To assist in this effort, DVRPC will recall the CEDS committee and work with them to identify regional economic development projects and prioritize funding applications.
For more information, contact Karen Cilurso, Associate Director of Livable Communities, at kpcilurso@dvrpc.org.