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Click here to download AngelouEconomics' power
point presentation from the November 14 Roll-Out Event
In December 2002, AngelouEconomics was hired by the Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments and the Mt. Airy Chamber of Commerce to create a
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Northwest North Carolina. The purpose of the project, funded by the Economic Development Administration department of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is
to develop a strategic plan for the region that will attract new investment, businesses, and jobs to the counties of Northwest North Carolina. The study includes eight counties in North
Carolina: Alleghany, Ashe, Davie, Forsyth, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin.
During the past 11 months, more than 2,000 residents and businesses in NWNC have participated in the strategic planning
process. Their input, combined with research and analysis conducted by AngelouEconomics, was used to craft an economic development strategy for the region, as well as a plan for each individual
county. These reports were designed to provide Northwest North Carolina leaders a five-year plan for economic development activities. In combination with the other reports, Northwest North Carolina
now has not only a plan of action, but also a toolkit of information about the community, national best practices, and industry information, equipping the community to pursue new investment.
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