This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the east arkansas planning and development…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded $300,000 under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations federal grant program (CFDA 11.302) to East Arkansas Planning and Development District to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for a 12-county region in eastern Arkansas from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. The CEDS process will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to create an economic roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy in Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, Randolph and St. Francis counties. As the designated planning organization for the region, East Arkansas Planning and Development District will deliver the CEDS and related economic development planning services to support and guide regional efforts.

This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the east arkansas planning and development district, which comprises the counties of clay, craighead, crittenden, cross, greene, lawrence, LEE, mississippi, phillips, poinsett, randolph and ST. Francis. 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.