In November of 2006, Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) was awarded a planning grant from the Economic Development Administration for the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. In early 2007, the CEDS Committee was formed and a timeline to prepare the document was established. The CEDS process is very inclusive, seeking input from not only the committee but also elected officials and community leaders throughout the fifteen county region. The process was guided by the following components as outlined by EDA:
- Background
- Analysis
- Goals and Objectives
- Community and private sector participation
- "All" projects list - jobs created
- "Vital" projects list - region's greatest needs,enhancing regional competitiveness
- Economic clusters section
- Plan of Action to implement goals and objectives
- Performance Measures - quantifiable
- Methodology of cooperation and integration with State economic development priorities
CLICK HERE or the image to download the 2012 SMPDD Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
