Southeast Alaska Native Futures Coalition would like to invite you to comment on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update. It is a regional document that is published this year by the Southeast Conference in partnership with the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. CEDS is required by the Federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) to obtain funding. EDA is …

The purpose of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is to initiate and sustain a local planning and implementation process by which jobs are created, more stable and diversified economies are fostered, and living conditions are improved. A CEDS is a mechanism for coordinating economic development activities and is a valuable tool for bringing focus to the planning and development efforts of persons and organizations throughout the region. 

The report is located here:  Craig Session Report

As part of the Business & Economic Development Department's (BEDD) dual efforts of updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and providing Strategic Planning assistance to the communities of Southeast Alaska, a partnership was formed. Collaborative efforts of Central Council's BEDD and the Self-Governance Departments along with those of the Southeast Conference and the Economic Development Administration have yielded exceptionally encouraging results.