Comment on a new regional economic development strategy

Members of the public are invited to comment on the draft of a regional economic development plan that will serve as a roadmap for regional collaboration and investment.

Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) convened partners and stakeholders from across the Lake Erie West region to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that covers Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood counties.

The CEDS is a locally driven planning process that helps regions identify economic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. When complete, the document will guide regional growth over the next five years by focusing on strategic goals that expand and diversify the economy, enhance workforce development and retention, address housing affordability and access, improve infrastructure and connectivity, and strengthen quality of life, regional identity, and community resilience.

Community input is vital to ensure the strategy reflects the needs of the region. The public is invited to review the draft and submit feedback through November 24.

The draft document is available here.

All feedback provided during the comment period will be considered in the final version of the CEDS, which will be submitted to the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Submit your comments to Marissa Bechstein, program manager, economic development, at bechstein@tmacog.org or 419-820-4506.