The Regional Commission is responsible for preparing and maintaining the Regional Economic Strategy (RES). Also known as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), the RES is a planning document used to broadly inform economic development activities in the region. Each year the RES is updated by staff with significant contributions by a committee of public and private sector representatives appointed by the Regional Commission. The RES contains an analysis of the economic status of the region, goals and objectives related to economic development, and most importantly, and projects identified by local governments. The Regional Commission reviews and approves the planning document annually. The document qualifies the region for funding assistance from the US Department of Commerce-Economic Development Administration (EDA).
