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J <br />Executive Summary <br />Executive Summary <br />The Triangle J Council of Governments has undertaken the development of the Triangle J regional <br />Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) as part of the statewide NC Tomorrow <br />Initiative, which aims to create a more uni- <br />form, coordinated approach to economic <br />development planning across our state. In <br />this initiative, led by the North Carolina <br />Association of Regional Councils, regional <br />CEDS are developed by each of the 16 <br />regional councils across the state, with the <br />ultimate goal of combining them to create <br />a statewide strategic plan. <br />The regional CEDS takes a comprehensive <br />view of economic development, combining <br />more traditional economic development <br />issues such as industry cluster analysis, <br />marketing and business recruitment with <br />broader infrastructure planning, communi- <br />ty development and workforce develop- <br />ment concerns. <br />ORANGE <br />Hi I I shorough <br />DURHAM <br />Durham Wake <br />Chapel Hi I <br />Carrboro <br />Pittsbaro <br />CHATHAM <br />Galdston <br />LEE <br />Sanford <br />aoaams <br />Ca thage <br />MOORE Can <br />AM.W —vines vcss <br />Wpbrt°wn <br />... _ An hn t / <br />J WAKE <br />le Zeb <br />Raleigh Knightdale <br />cart In <br />Garner Archer <br />Hal ly Springs 1o�e <br />Clayton was °n.s <br />Fuquay- Varina MiNS Ke my <br />Selma rwr�r° <br />Smithfield <br />Nn¢ ! <br />Jay "k, PrincettrC <br />Ren<�n JOHNSTON b <br />Triangle J region, with counties and municipalities <br />The regional CEDS will benefit the Triangle J region in three important ways: <br />The CEDS is to be combined with those of the other regional councils across the state, and then <br />submitted to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for approval. Upon approval, <br />organizations in the Triangle J region will be eligible to compete for assistance under EDA's <br />public works program, economic adjustment program, and many of its planning programs. <br />The CEDS highlights key priorities, or "game changers," on which the region can work together to <br />achieve significant results. By marshaling resources and fostering collaboration, local <br />communities and regional organizations can make progress in these critical areas. <br />The CEDS identifies important regional interests. Communities seeking to advance projects in <br />these identified areas can use the CEDS to demonstrate that their projects are not just of local <br />concern, but support broader regional interests. <br />21 Page <br />