FOR THE MOUNT ROGERS COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS)

The Mount Rogers Planning District Commission has completed a draft of the updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Mount Rogers Economic Development District. The CEDS is used as a guide for economic development decisions in the Mount Rogers region (counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth Washington and Wythe and the cities of Bristol and Galax). The document contains a profile of the region’s economy, including strengths and weaknesses, as well as goals and strategies. There is also a listing of vital economic development projects and performance measures to gauge the effectiveness of the CEDS.

A thirty (30) day public comment review period is required prior to adoption and submittal of the updated CEDS to the United States Department of Economic Development Administration (EDA).

PUBLICATION: The 2018-2022 CEDS is available here:

Mount Rogers Planning District Commission 2018-2022 CEDS

DATE AND TIME: The public comment period for the CEDS is usually during December of each year, however, if you have a comment or addition, please feel to contact the PDC at any time.

COMMENTS: Comments should be submitted either by email at mowens@mrpdc.org or by mail to Mack Owens, Economy Recovery Project Managerr, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, 1021 Terrace Drive, Marion, VA 24354.