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2025–2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The Houston-Galveston Area Council, in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Economic Development District, is developing a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
This plan will:
- Shape the economic growth and development of our region through the next five years.
- Focus on supporting the growth and success of small businesses, education and workforce training providers, and communities.
- Promote diversity and equity.
- Align the region's economic goals.
- Establish a detailed action plan, allowing the region to compete for federal funding.
Benefits of Federal Funds
Federal funds offer several benefits to our region, including:
- Enabling local businesses to secure the necessary funding for their growth and sustainability.
- Providing funds to our communities for disaster relief and mitigation, allowing our region to thrive.
- Supporting the expansion of education and job training programs in our local colleges, universities, and vocational schools, developing and preparing our future workforce.
We Value Your Input
We are seeking your input on the draft strategy before it is officially submitted to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for review.
Submit your public comments online from October 2 to October 25, 2024.
You may also provide comments in person at our Open House on October 15, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at our office (3555 Timmons Lane, Second Floor, Houston, TX 77027).
Help shape the future of our region!