During the 2019 NADO Annual Training Conference (October 19 - 22 in Reno, NV), Brett Schwartz shares information on creating and delivering interactive CEDS.

1. Moving in the Right Direction:
The Latest Trends in CEDS Planning
October 19, 2019
NADO Annual Training Conference

2. Many thanks!

3. 1:30 – 2 Welcome / Introductions
2 – 2:40 Presentations (2)
2:40 – 2:50 Break
2:50 – 3:30 Presentations (2)
3:30 – 4:00 Small group discussions
Today’s Agenda

4.  Brett Schwartz, Associate Director
NADO Research Foundation, Washington, DC
 Robert Venables, Executive Director
Southeast Conference, Juneau, AK
 Nicole Griensewic Mickelson, Executive Director
Region Nine Development Commission, Mankato, MN
 Mike Manis, Community and Economic Development Director
Centralina COG, Charlotte, NC
 Raul Ramos, Economic Development Specialist
U.S. Economic Development Administration, Seattle, WA
Today’s Presenters

5. Framing Thoughts

6. The Times (And CEDS) Are A’Changin’!
Credit: AllMusic.com

7. CEDS Content Guidelines: Make it Your Best Friend!
www.eda.gov/CEDS
 Provides guidance on the
required sections of the
CEDS
 Summary Background
 SWOT
 Strategic Direction/Action Plan
 Evaluation Framework
 Economic Resilience
 Best practices, case studies,
and links

8. A New Era for the CEDS
From this… …to this!

9. A New Era for the CEDS
From this… …to this!
Credit: Everyday Health

10. A New Era for the CEDS
From this… …to this!
Credit: Wealthworks.org
Credit: countingjobs.com.au

11. A New Era for the CEDS
From this… …to this!
Credit: Industry Week

13. www.CEDSCentral.com

14. Brett Schwartz
Associate Director
NADO Research Foundation
bschwartz@nado.org

15. Mini-Introductions (2 Rounds)
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