CEDC Activities

Centralina Economic Development Commission
a new approach to regional prosperity

2007 - 2008

The CEDC is a leader in coordinating and facilitating regional networks that implement the comprehensive economic development strategy, promote emerging industry clusters, and support business and job growth.

Current focus areas and activities of the CEDC include:

	Logistics & World Trade Roundtable of the Carolinas
	Regional Bioinformatics Network
	Advanced Manufacturing Initiative
	Entrepreneurship Initiative
	CONNECT: Economic Development Program Series

See our Calendar of Events for opportunities to participate.

The CEDC meets six times annually to conduct administrative business of the Board, monitor the progress of economic development activities in the region, provide guidance for emerging programs and initiatives, and share the successes and challenges of member organizations.

Meet the Board Members of the Centralina Economic Development Commission.

Meetings of the Board

At each Board meeting, guest speakers give short presentations on economic development matters of regional interest. At the October 18th meeting of the Board, we heard from:

Dale Hill, CEO form Mobile Energy Solutions, a cutting edge manufacturing firm that is looking at Stanly County for a possible manufacturing site.

For more information, visit www.mesbus.com

The next meeting of the CEDC Board will be held Thursday, January 17th, from 4-6 pm location TBA. See Calendar of Events for more information.