PowerPoint Presentation
Comprehensive economic development strategyDeveloping a strategy
for region 6
Region 6 Planning Commission903 East Main StreetMarshalltown, IA
50158Phone: (641) 752-0717Website: www.region6planning.orgPrepared
by the Region 6 Planning Commission for the Regional Development
Initiative
October 2012
1Comprehensive Economic Development StrategyC E D SPronounced
saidsFirst, For the Sake of simplicityUse the common acronymOr just
call itthe Strategy
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Next, What is Region 6?
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Now, The purpose of a CEDSThe most basic purpose is to serve as
an economic roadmap to diversify and strengthen regional economies.
Economic Development Administration
4What are the benefits of a CEDS?
5These are the RequirementsFor strategy developmentNote:
Requirements are based on current Economic Development
Administration guidance.
6These are the RequirementsFor a committeeNote: Requirements are
based on current Economic Development Administration guidance.
7These are the RequirementsFor strategy contents and public
commentNote: Requirements are based on current Economic Development
Administration guidance.
8Adding value beyond the requirements
9Current CEDS Development Activities
10Upcoming CEDS Development Activities
11Your questions or suggestionsPlease contact Alicia Presto at
the Region 6 Planning Commission
903 East Main StreetMarshalltown, IA 50158
Main Office Phone: (641) 752-0717Direct Phone Line: (641)
751-0517
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.region6planning.org
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