Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

Campbell County is pleased to announce that the development of a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2024 update has begun. The County has secured the services of Phoenix Advantage Consulting, an economic development and business building consulting firm to facilitate the process. Public input is a vital part of the CEDS development process so citizen input is highly encouraged. 

Previous CEDS are available for viewing below. Please contact us regarding any questions you might have about the CEDS and keep checking the Quick Links on this page for progress updates and opportunities to participate as 2024 progresses.

CEDS by Definition

A CEDS is developed from a continuous planning process developed with broad-based and diverse community participation that addresses the economic problems and potential of a specific area. The strategy should promote sustainable economic development and opportunity, foster effective transportation systems, enhance and protect the environment and balance resources through sound management of development. The CEDS process should also help create jobs, develop a more stable and diversified economy and improve our quality of life. The CEDS provides a way for individuals, local government and private industry to coordinate economic development efforts.

For more information on the CEDS process, please visit the EDA's Website.

Why Does Campbell County Need a CEDS?

The CEDS helps to guide the economic development of an area providing us with an analysis of current problems and possible solutions to those problems. A CEDS is also required as a qualification for EDA assistance under its public works, economic adjustment and planning grant programs.

CEDS Committee

The EDA requires that the organization developing the CEDS establish and maintain a committee of various community, government and industry representatives to oversee the CEDS process. The CEDS Committee is the principal facilitator for the economic development planning and implementation process (CEDS Committee List). The CEDS Committee will examine the current economy, explore new ideas and prioritize eligible economic development projects for potential funding. In Campbell County, the Economic Development Commission serves in this role.