Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs

Economic Development & Prosperity

The Economic Development & Prosperity group is responsible for creating and implementing a vibrant economic development strategy, which includes the creation and enactment of a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS. In addition, the team will be focused on the following efforts:

Developing regional and inclusive economic prosperity programs and projects
Prioritizing the collaboration with partners and community to enhance economic vitality and pursue key regional economic development priorities
Identifying opportunities to pursue economic development funding from federal, state, and other sources
Coordinating and expanding regional opportunities in Arts & Culture and establishing an Arts & Culture Commission