The 2011 CEDS Call For Projects is underway! As the Economic Development District for Cass, Van Buren, and Berrien Counties in Michigan, the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission compiles possible projects for possible EDA funding consideration.
Below you will find Project Submission Forms avaible for download.
• 2011 Project Submission Form
Below are the latest Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies.
• SWMPC 2011 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Annual Update
• SWMPC 2010 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Annual Update
• SWMPC 2009 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Additionally, click here for more information and a submission form - we accept submissions on a rolling basis, and will update project information online as well!
As the Economic Development District (EDD) for southwest Michigan, the SWMPC prepares a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every three years as a means to move toward a cohesive regional economic development strategy. The 2009 iteration has set forth an ambitious agenda. Goals include:
- Guide the SWMPC's economic-development-related organizational initiatives through 2012;
- Serve as a resource for local governments and organizations within the SWMPC's boundaries;
- Help the EDA in working with the SWMPC staff, local governments, and regional organizations in prioritizing projects and initiatives that contribute to a cohesive regional approach to economic development.
The 2010 Update shows how the CEDS has been implemnted over the past year and how priorities have changed from local officals or federal parterns.
Please send any questions or comments in written form to:
Matthew Aslesen, Associate Planner
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
185 E. Main Street, Suite 701
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
email: aslesenm@gmail.com
fax: 269.925.0288
phone: 269.925.1137 ex. 13
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