A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a document and ongoing planning process designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of a regional economic roadmap. This roadmap is designed to diversify and strengthen regional economies. This CEDS document assesses regional economies, establishes regional goals and objectives, and outlines an action plan of priority projects.
This document, the 2023 Roanoke Valley – Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Annual Update, outlines annual progress made in implementing the strategy and on any revisions made to the Goals and Objectives and/or to the Prioritization Criteria along with the 2023 Project Package.