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Advancing the communities of Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan counties, and the Colville Confederated Tribes.
The North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) is a federally designated economic development district, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving the NCW region covering Okanogan, Douglas, and Chelan counties and the Colville Confederate Tribes.
The NCWEDD is responsible for regional economic development strategy and planning and collaborates with various private and public agencies to accomplish this goal. The NCWEDD brings together the private and public sectors in a partnership necessary to provide a coordinated strategy and an ongoing economic development program for the region.
Most of the communities and economic entities within our geographic reach understand the benefits of the NCWEDD and thus elect to establish membership within the organization. The NCWEDD is governed by a Board of Directors chosen from our membership and the Board elects officers to oversee operations. Committees are established to progress the work of the NCWEDD as needed. As such, the NCWEDD has become a beneficial driving force for the North Central Washington region.
The North Central Washington Economic Development District will be characterized by a vibrant and diverse economy.
Our mission: “To foster an innovative and resilient economy for North Central Washington’s Businesses, Workers, and Families”
Guiding principles establish a broader framework for the EDD vision and mission statements. They identify a set of values critical to the success of achieving our vision. Though each of these principles stands alone in reflecting our committee’s values, it is recognized that some may either complement or conflict with others. The ideal projects will balance competing principles when possible.
We recognize the importance of maintaining rural lifestyles and enhancing the quality of life.
We value the preservation of unique and significant natural and cultural resources, and respect diverse cultures.
We encourage participation of all citizens and consensus-based planning and recognize that success requires a long-term commitment.
We value the importance of understanding our regional economy and using that to shape the future.
We believe partnerships expand opportunities.
We encourage sustainable economic development, believing that the integration of community, economy and environment is key to success
We play a leadership role for regional economic development in the region.
We believe in building on our strengths, supporting the maintenance and preservation of existing business and infrastructure.
The NCWEDD is responsible for regional economic development strategy and planning and collaborates with various private and public agencies to accomplish this goal. The NCWEDD brings together the private and public sectors in a partnership necessary to provide a coordinated strategy and an ongoing economic development program for the region.
The adopted 2021 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is available here:
NWEDD CEDS (Approved
ABOUT THE CEDS
From: https://www.eda.gov/ceds/
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) contributes to effective economic development in America’s communities and regions through a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process. Economic development planning – as implemented through the CEDS – is not only a cornerstone of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) programs, but successfully serves as a means to engage community leaders, leverage the involvement of the private sector, and establish a strategic blueprint for regional collaboration. The CEDS provides the capacity-building foundation by which the public sector, working in conjunction with other economic actors (individuals, firms, industries), creates the environment for regional economic prosperity.
Simply put, a CEDS is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development. A CEDS is the result of a regionally-owned planning process designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region. It is a key component in establishing and maintaining a robust economic ecosystem by helping to build regional capacity (through hard and soft infrastructure) that contributes to individual, firm, and community success. The CEDS provides a vehicle for individuals, organizations, local governments, institutes of learning, and private industry to engage in a meaningful conversation and debate about what capacity building efforts would best serve economic development in the region. The CEDS should take into account and, where appropriate, integrate or leverage other regional planning efforts, including the use of other available federal funds, private sector resources, and state support which can advance a region’s CEDS goals and objectives. Regions must update their CEDS at least every five years to qualify for EDA assistance under its Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs. In addition, a CEDS is a prerequisite for designation by EDA as an Economic Development District (EDD).
The EDD serves as a means by which members and partners can assist our most distressed neighbors by incorporating their most pressing infrastructure, data tracking and analysis, and small business support needs into a regional strategy.
Guiding principles establish a broader framework for the EDD vision and mission statements. They identify a set of values critical to the success of achieving our vision. Though each of these principles stands alone in reflecting our committee’s values, it is recognized that some may either complement or conflict with others. The ideal projects will balance competing principles when possible.
We recognize the importance of maintaining rural lifestyles and enhancing the quality of life.
We value the preservation of unique and significant natural and cultural resources, and respect diverse cultures.
We encourage participation of all citizens and consensus-based planning and recognize that success requires a long-term commitment.
We value the importance of understanding our regional economy and using that to shape the future.
We believe partnerships expand opportunities.
We encourage sustainable economic development, believing that the integration of community, economy and environment is key to success
We play a leadership role for regional economic development in the region.
We believe in building on our strengths, supporting the maintenance, preservation, and development of existing and new business and infrastructure.
The needs identified through the creation of the CEDS SWOT analysis, during the 10-stop CEDS Town Hall tour, and from public comments submitted online, suggest that the EDD needs to adopt the following objectives and projects in the 2019-2020 Scope of Work:
OBJECTIVE 1:
COMMUNITY & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
OBJECTIVE 2:
REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVE 3:
CAPACITY BUILDING TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
The NCWEDD will fund the action plan through community and sponsor match, member dues, and partnership planning grants.
The EDD serves as a means by which members and partners can assist our most distressed neighbors by incorporating their most pressing infrastructure, data tracking and analysis, and small business support needs into a regional strategy.
Guiding principles establish a broader framework for the EDD vision and mission statements. They identify a set of values critical to the success of achieving our vision. Though each of these principles stands alone in reflecting our committee’s values, it is recognized that some may either complement or conflict with others. The ideal projects will balance competing principles when possible.
We recognize the importance of maintaining rural lifestyles and enhancing the quality of life.
We value the preservation of unique and significant natural and cultural resources, and respect diverse cultures.
We encourage participation of all citizens and consensus-based planning and recognize that success requires a long-term commitment.
We value the importance of understanding our regional economy and using that to shape the future.
We believe partnerships expand opportunities.
We encourage sustainable economic development, believing that the integration of community, economy and environment is key to success
We play a leadership role for regional economic development in the region.
We believe in building on our strengths, supporting the maintenance, preservation, and development of existing and new business and infrastructure.
Link to Board Member Application and Expecations
Please return application to Alyce Brown, admin@ncwedd.com
North Central Washington is a three county region, spanning more than 10,000 square miles of mountains, high desert, dramatic river valleys, dynamic communities, stellar research and education opportunities, emerging technologies, agricultural bounty, small towns and growing cities.
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