This summer, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) launched the 2023-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) planning process in partnership with public and private economic development stakeholders from across the region. The creation of a 5-year CEDS is part of MVPC’s work as an Economic Development District (EDD), as designated by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA). The CEDS serves as the vehicle for prioritizing federal investment in the region via EDA, and the resulting plan will be used to guide local and regional projects to support the Merrimack Valley’s economic growth.   

The CEDS Planning Committee is a dynamic group comprised of regional stakeholders across economic sectors, including municipal planning staff, business owners, cultural organizations, nonprofit community organizations, and workforce development organizations. To learn more about the CEDS, visit our Economic Development page. You can read the past 2018-2023 CEDS here. We look forward to working alongside our regional partners to plan for the vibrant future of the Merrimack Valley economy! 

If you have questions or want to get involved in this work, reach out to our Economic Development Specialist Ian Burns at [email protected]