1. 2017-2018 CEDS Project Submission
Laura Sibilia & Kristin Brooks
BDCC
November 7, 2017

2. What is a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
 Comprehensive Regional Plan addresses the following areas:
Economy
Population
Geography
Workforce Development
Transportation Access
Resources
Environment

3. CEDS Objectives Objective 1: Act Regionally
Objective 2: Create an Entrepreneurial Environment and Culture to
enhance existing business and grow new business
Objective 3: Improve wage parity with the surrounding labor-shed
Objective 4: Increase the Size and Quality of the Workforce
Objective 5: Retain and attract younger talent through engagement linkages, lifestyle amenities, and meaningful career opportunities. Objective 6: Develop immediate VY specific workforce and site impact mitigation strategies prior to the 2014 closure of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant.
target audience, for people who have no idea about CEDS explain

4. What is the value of submitting my project?
Indicates to federal agencies that your project is aligned with the region's plan to grow the economy
Informs state and regional partners about your project which may help increase access to technical assistance and awareness of financial resources assistance.

5. CEDS Project Process Submission Project Review/Ranking Period
Press Event Release Project Rankings

6. 2017-2018 CEDS Project Review Committee
Kate O'Connor, Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce Leigh Marthe, Community College of Vermont David Rees, Bennington College Steve Neratko, Town of Dover Serenity Wolf, M&S Development
Vicki Capitani, Deerfield Valley News Tim Scoggins, Town of Shaftsbury Todd Fahey, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Martin Langeveld, Town of Vernon Planning Commision Jill James, Chroma Technology Corp

7. How to Submit a Project New Project Submissions
Project Updates

8. CEDS Project Timeline
Projects Submission Period: October 2, 2017 – February 19, 2018
Proposals are due no later than Monday, February 19, 2018 at 5:00 pm
Project Review/Ranking Period: February 19, April 16, 2018
Project Ranking Released at Press Event: May 30, 2018

9. Contact for Questions For information on CEDS Projects visit,
brattleborodevelopment.com/ceds-projects/
For inquiries, questions and clarifications, contact;
Sarah Lang, SVEP Manager
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation,
(802) x222

10. Questions and Comments