The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Region is taking shape, and the economic development project solicitation has begun. We are asking for contributions to an important part of the process: identifying projects that will enhance economic development for the Region. Continue reading Economic Development Project Solicitation
Tag Archives: Economic Development
Economic Focus Groups
WestCOG is holding Focus Groups to hear from business owners and stakeholders in the region about the strengths and weaknesses they see in the region’s economy. They are particularly interested in the barriers businesses in the region face. What is holding businesses back? What can be improved to help businesses?
Business Survey Launched
WestCOG is preparing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that will guide our region’s economic development efforts over the next five years. Input from the region’s business community and other interested stakeholders is an essential part of creating the plan. This business survey is one tool to gather that input. Continue reading Business Survey Launched
AccessWesternCT Launches
The Western Connecticut Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) announces the launch of a new web site that promotes the Greater Danbury region’s attributes, resources and advantages for businesses looking to expand in or relocate to the region.
Housing
Housing
Regional Housing Market Assessment – Greater Danbury, 2009
This substantial research and narrative report provides each community with fresh perspective on its affordable housing needs. A housing database for use in grant applications has been prepared, innovations within the Region and beyond are summarized, and recommendations are made for municipal plans of development.
CEDS
CEDS
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) contributes to effective economic development in the region and its communities through a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process.
Western CT Economic Advisory Group
WestCOG has begun creating a new unified CEDS for our new unified region. Per EDA requirements, WestCOG has called together stakeholders to create the Western CT Economic Advisory Group (WCEAG).
See the WCEAG’s latest effort, the Economic Development Project Solicitation, here.
Western Connecticut Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), 2013
In conjunction with the Housatonic Valley Region’s private sector, this extensive CEDS report was prepared to meet CT DECD regional planning requirements for state economic development grants. It also serves as a refreshed regional data base for municipal marketing and economic development efforts.
Access Western CT – A product of the CEDS, this website is devoted to economic development in the Housatonic Valley Region.
One Coast, One Future, 2009
One Coast, One Future is a consortium of 14 communities in lower Fairfield County whose study funding was acquired by former Congress member Christopher Shays under the leadership of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council and The Business Council of Fairfield County in cooperation with the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. Located in Coastal Fairfield County Connecticut, One Coast, One Future is a regional initiative formed in 2005. Its mission is to promote vibrant economic growth in the region by linking the social and economic advantages offered by the three urban centers and surrounding towns.