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Economic Development

Economic development means a stronger economy for our cities and towns, counties, region, and state.

Economic Development

Lower Savannah is the designated regional Economic Development District (EDD) through the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Economic Development Department assists local governments in the region with eligibility for EDA assistance through the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS supports the development of projects that improve the region’s economic competitiveness and creates permanent full-time jobs. 

We can assist with a wide range of initiatives, projects, and grants that would include:

  1. Development and administration of EDA grant projects and applications. Some examples of projects include:
    • Educational facilities for institutions of higher education
    • Infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, rail)
    • Economic development strategic planning
  2. EDA and other economic development technical assistance, such as project development of leveraging funding sources.
  3. Convene partners and stakeholders to foster strategic dialogue, align priorities, and advance initiatives that strengthen the long-term prosperity of the region.

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