This EDA investment supports the update and continued implementation of a countywide comprehensive economic development strategy (ceds) in fresno county, california

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to the County of Fresno, California on June 27, 2023 under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program. This grant will support the update and continued implementation of a Countywide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Fresno County. The CEDS process will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to develop an economic development roadmap that diversifies and strengthens the regional economy, expands economic opportunities, and creates high-wage jobs for residents. Key focus areas include urban planning, downtown revitalization, business retention, workforce development, broadband expansion, and economic diversification. The updated CEDS will guide county and partner city officials, community stakeholders, private industry, and public investment toward building a resilient, inclusive, and equitable regional economy. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2024.

A new strategy will help guide county and partner cities officials, community stakeholders, private industry, and public investment toward building a resilient economy that is inclusive and equitable. The ceds will position the county and its partner cities with developing key local projects related to urban planning, downtown revitalization, business retention, workforce development, broadband expansion, and economic diversification. The ceds process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy, and the updated ceds will allow the region to expand economic opportunity and create high-wage jobs for its' residents.