Action 1

The Economic Development Administration should take the lead in developing and delivering educational forums for state, local, and tribal economic development planners on how economic planning and sustainability community goals can be aligned and on how to attract and promote sustainable business development. Already, Economic Development Administration (EDA) planning supports 320 economic development districts and 65 Indian tribes, staffed and operated locally, to help communities build capacity to focus on long-term economic challenges. Since economic development districts are often coordinating entities for various federal programs, the agency also supports and encourages interdisciplinary regional planning that encompasses economic, social, and environmental factors. Current EDA efforts should continue to meet the need for increased sustainable business development.
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