Strategizing for a Stronger Future
Missouri’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is complete and officially recognized by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Developed by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) with regional partners, the plan was shaped by economic and workforce research, a comprehensive review of local, regional, and statewide strategies, and statewide stakeholder engagement. The CEDS connects these inputs to statewide priorities to guide Missouri’s economic development efforts over the coming years.
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In the summer of 2024, Missouri’s Department of Economic Development (DED) announced plans to develop and implement a statewide CEDS that is guided by extensive stakeholder engagement and informed by data-driven research. Funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and developed in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC), Missouri’s 2025 CEDS will drive federal funding into local communities, improve programs and policies, and promote bold economic development ideas.
Strategic planning is one of the most important tools we have to shape Missouri’s economic future. It gives us the structure to take stock of where we are now, and plan for where we want to go.
Michelle Hataway - Director of DED
Goals & Themes
Missouri’s CEDS is organized around four themes that structure the plan’s priorities and actions
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