The document below is a draft of the 2009 Comprehensive Economic Devleopment Strategy (CEDS) for Southwest Michigan, which was available for public review through mid-January 2010. If you are still interested in submitting comments for the 2010 update, please email luthere@swmpc.org or send written correspondence to the address listed further down the page. An updated document incorporating public input will be available on this page in mid-February, 2010.
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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. This 2009 iteration will:
- 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.
Please send any questions or comments in written form to:
Elizabeth Luther, Associate Planner
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
185 E. Main Street, Suite 701
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
email: luthere@swmpc.org
fax: 269.925.0288
phone: 269.925.1137 ex. 13
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