b'STRENGTHENING THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONDayton Region Economic Development Strategy AdoptedThe Dayton Region Economic Development Strategy is the result of a collaboration between the MVRPC and the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC), in partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Dayton Region.The CEDS is a strategy-driven planThe plan was adopted to strengthen, diversify and buildby the DDC Board of resiliency for our regional economy.Directors on March 7, For the purposes of the CEDS2022, by the MVRPC planning process, the Dayton RegionBoard of Directors April is anchored by the cities of DaytonDAYTON REGION 7, 2022 and approved by ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYand Springfield and includes the2022 - 2026 EDA on June 8, 2022.following 13 counties in Southwest Ohio: Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren.MVRPC and DDC leveraged both agencies existing member and stakeholder groups in the DaytonThe Major Outcomes of the CEDS Process includeRegion Economic Developmentthe Following in a Single Document:Strategy planning process. Particular Identification of regional priorities;efforts were made to engage private and public sector leaders from Suggestions for streamlining and coordination of regional resources;each of the participating counties, Strategies to diversify our economy for greater resilience;major industries, entrepreneurs and Techniques that impact equity and increased opportunity for all;critical workforce partners to ensure that the Dayton Region Economic Extending economic development efforts across all sectors andDevelopment Strategy reflects thegeographic areas;priorities and needs of ourIncreasing access to funding and technical assistance for entire region.implementing the CEDS plan strategies. CEDS Resource Workshop, Fitz Center for Leadership in Community,University of Dayton, August 30, 2022.For More InformationView the complete plan and updates at mvrpc.org/ceds.11'