Region 10 CEDS Community SWOT Convening (May 16)

210 Woodlake Drive,Rochester MN 55904

16 May, 2022

Description

Our region’s future is in the hands of our communities. Your presence at one of three community input sessions is essential! The Region 10 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) document needs an update! Regions must update their CEDS at least every 5 years to qualify for EDA assistance under its Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. CEDS contributes to effective economic development in America’s communities and regions through a locally based, regionally driven development planning process. Please consider joining us for lunch and conversation by confirming your presence at one of our focus group sessions below. As a result, our work will engage community leaders, leverage involvement of the private sector, and establish a strategic blueprint for regional collaboration. Monday, May 16 from 12:30-3:30 PM at Wood Lake Meeting Center in RochesterWednesday, May 18 from 12:30-3:30 PM at Wood Lake Meeting Center in RochesterThursday, May 19 from 12:30-3:30 PM via ZoomThese sessions will include a SWOT analysis activity to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing our region in the areas of transportation, housing, regional workforce, economic environment, assets and infrastructure, demographics and diversity, schools and education. Please RSVP by May 9, 2022 so that we can plan accordingly. Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues whose who includes session topics and who serves the 10-county area of southeastern Minnesota: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha and Winona.