Alleghany Highlands Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Alleghany Highlands Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

UPDATE - 1/8/07 - The Alleghany Highlands Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy was officially approved by the United States Economic Development Administration. See full press release.

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a regional strategy which reflects local economic development needs and priorities and recommends a regional approach to achieving sustainable economic development. A CEDS is required to qualify for Economic Development Administration (EDA) assistance under its public works, economic adjustment, and most planning programs. Most importantly, a CEDS can be used as a regional strategy for coordinating economic development efforts and obtaining funding support from various federal and state sources.

The Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission assisted the Alleghany Highlands region in the development of the regional CEDS document. Now RVARC staff is assisting with the choosing of annual priorities and implementation of the CEDS.

Please utilize the menu to the right to review materials distributed at the committee meetings and to review meeting minutes. There you will also find staff contact information.

You may also comment on the plan and any of its materials by submitting written comments by email to staff, posting to the forum (linked below), or by filling out the survey form (linked below) and returning by US Mail (address pre-printed on the form).

CEDS Survey from March Public Meeting (3/22/06)
CEDS Survey from May Public Meeting
CEDS Public/Committee Comment Forum